Properties of Kimberlite and Rhyodacite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Greasy to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.34-2.40
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Kimberlite vs Rhyodacite Properties
Properties of Kimberlite and Rhyodacite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Kimberlite vs Rhyodacite properties, get to know more about Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite and Rhyodacite.