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Properties of Diabase and Rhyodacite


Properties of Rhyodacite and Diabase


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Black   
Black   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Not Available   
Greasy to Dull   

Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2   
7
200.50 N/mm2   
9

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Toughness
1.6   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87   
2.34-2.40   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.7-3.3 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
1.12 kJ/Kg K   
7

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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Diabase vs Rhyodacite Properties

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

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