Properties of Amphibolite and Rhyodacite

Amphibolite

Rhyodacite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA200.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.52.34-2.40

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA1.12 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Amphibolite vs Rhyodacite Properties

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