Rhyolite

Hornblendite

Properties of Rhyolite and Hornblendite

Rhyolite

Hornblendite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Sub-conchoidal

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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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

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Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.67

2.5

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Rhyolite vs Hornblendite Properties

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