Rhyolite

Scoria

Properties of Rhyolite and Scoria

Rhyolite

Scoria

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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

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Sub-conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Subvitreous 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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Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.67

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1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

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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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1.09 (Properties of..)

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Rhyolite vs Scoria Properties

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