Diabase

Rhyolite

Properties of Diabase and Rhyolite

Diabase

Rhyolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Sub-conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

140.00 N/mm²

Rank: 15 (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

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.87

2.65-2.67

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.09 (Properties of..)

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Diabase vs Rhyolite Properties

Properties of Diabase and Rhyolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diabase vs Rhyolite properties, get to know more about Diabase Definition and Rhyolite 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 Diabase and Rhyolite.