Properties of Granodiorite and Rhyolite

Granodiorite

Rhyolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Sub-conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²140.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.65-2.67

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.4-2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Granodiorite vs Rhyolite Properties

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