Properties of Dacite and Rhyolite

Dacite

Rhyolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-2.256-7

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

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.65-2.67

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.77-2.771 g/cm³2.4-2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Dacite vs Rhyolite Properties

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