Properties of Carbonatite and Rhyolite

Carbonatite

Rhyolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

36-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Sub-conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA140.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.65-2.67

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.84-2.86 g/cm³2.4-2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Carbonatite vs Rhyolite Properties

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