Properties of Greywacke and Rhyolite

Greywacke

Rhyolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Angular and Fine

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

Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA140.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.65-2.67

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.61 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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Greywacke vs Rhyolite Properties

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