Properties of Dacite and Wehrlite

Dacite

Wehrlite

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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

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.878.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.77-2.771 g/cm³2.6-3.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.63 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Dacite vs Wehrlite Properties

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