Properties of Greenschist and Rhyolite

Greenschist

Rhyolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-46-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Sub-conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA140.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.92.65-2.67

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.4-2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Greenschist vs Rhyolite Properties

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