Hornfels

Rhyolite

Properties of Hornfels and Rhyolite

Hornfels

Rhyolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-3

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Sub-conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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5.80 N/mm²

Rank: 31 (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

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Yet Found

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.9

2.65-2.67

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.30 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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0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Hornfels vs Rhyolite Properties

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