Properties of Dacite and Rhyodacite

Dacite

Rhyodacite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-2.255.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA200.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.34-2.40

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.77-2.771 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K1.12 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Dacite vs Rhyodacite Properties

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