Rhyolite

Metapelite

Properties of Rhyolite and Metapelite

Rhyolite

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Sub-conchoidal

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

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

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.67

3.4-3.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

0-300 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)▶

0.72 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Rhyolite vs Metapelite Properties

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