Properties of Greywacke and Rhyolite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Angular and Fine
  
Large and Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Sub-conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
Colorless
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Earthy
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
140.00 N/mm
2
  
15
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.6
  
2
  
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
  
2.65-2.67
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6-2.61 g/cm3
  
2.4-2.6 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
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.