Properties of Granodiorite and Rhyolite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Large and Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Sub-conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
Colorless
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
  
Earthy
  
Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2
  
13
140.00 N/mm2
  
15
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
2.65-2.67
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
2.4-2.6 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Granodiorite vs Rhyolite Properties
Properties of Granodiorite and Rhyolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Granodiorite vs Rhyolite properties, get to know more about Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite and Rhyolite.