Rhyolite

Tephrite

Properties of Rhyolite and Tephrite

Rhyolite

Tephrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Sub-conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less 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)▶

90.00 N/mm²

Rank: 22 (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

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

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

2.8-2.9 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)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (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

Rhyolite vs Tephrite Properties

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