Properties of Aplite and Rhyodacite

Aplite

Rhyodacite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.55.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

130.00 N/mm²200.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.34-2.40

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K1.12 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Aplite vs Rhyodacite Properties

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