Properties of Ijolite and Rhyolite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Sub-conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.76
2.65-2.67
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.4-2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Ijolite vs Rhyolite Properties
Properties of Ijolite and Rhyolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ijolite vs Rhyolite properties, get to know more about Ijolite 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 Ijolite and Rhyolite.