Properties of Argillite and Rhyolite

Argillite

Rhyolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-36-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Sub-conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA140.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.682.65-2.67

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³2.4-2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Argillite vs Rhyolite Properties

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