Rhyolite

Pumice

Properties of Rhyolite and Pumice

Rhyolite

Pumice

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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

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Sub-conchoidal

Planar

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

White, Greenish White or Grey

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)▶

51.20 N/mm²

Rank: 26 (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

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.67

2.86

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

0.25-0.3 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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Rhyolite vs Pumice Properties

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