Basalt

Rhyodacite

Properties of Basalt and Rhyodacite

Basalt

Rhyodacite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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37.40 N/mm²

Rank: 28 (Overall)▶

200.50 N/mm²

Rank: 9 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.34-2.40

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

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1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

1.12 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Basalt vs Rhyodacite Properties

Properties of Basalt and Rhyodacite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Basalt vs Rhyodacite properties, get to know more about Basalt Definition and Rhyodacite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Basalt and Rhyodacite.