Properties of Icelandite and Rhyodacite

Icelandite

Rhyodacite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA200.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.34-2.40

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K1.12 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Icelandite vs Rhyodacite Properties

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