Properties of Amphibolite and Rhyolite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Sub-conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
Colorless
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5
2.65-2.67
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
2.4-2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Amphibolite vs Rhyolite Properties
Properties of Amphibolite and Rhyolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Amphibolite vs Rhyolite properties, get to know more about Amphibolite Definition and Rhyolite 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 Amphibolite and Rhyolite.