Properties of Kimberlite and Rhyolite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6-7
6-7
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-conchoidal
Streak
White
Colorless
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
140.00 N/mm2
15
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.65-2.67
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
2.4-2.6 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Kimberlite vs Rhyolite Properties
Properties of Kimberlite and Rhyolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Kimberlite vs Rhyolite properties, get to know more about Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite and Rhyolite.
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