Properties of Lamprophyre and Rhyolite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
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
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Lamprophyre vs Rhyolite Properties
Properties of Lamprophyre and Rhyolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Lamprophyre vs Rhyolite properties, get to know more about Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre and Rhyolite.