Rhyolite

Argillite

Properties of Rhyolite and Argillite

Rhyolite

Argillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

2-3

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Sub-conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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140.00 N/mm²

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

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Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.67

2.56-2.68

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

2.54-2.66 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)▶

0.87 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Rhyolite vs Argillite Properties

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