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Properties of Icelandite and Rhyodacite


Properties of Rhyodacite and Icelandite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Black   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Vitreous   
Greasy to Dull   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
200.50 N/mm2   
9

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Toughness
1.1   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.34-2.40   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.11-2.36 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
2.39 kJ/Kg K   
2
1.12 kJ/Kg K   
7

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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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.

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