Properties of Foidolite and Rhyodacite

Foidolite

Rhyodacite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.55.5-6

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

Very Less Porous

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

2.862.34-2.40

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not AvailableNot Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA1.12 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Foidolite vs Rhyodacite Properties

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