Properties of Larvikite and Rhyodacite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Greasy to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
200.50 N/mm2
  
9
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.34-2.40
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-2.91 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
1.12 kJ/Kg K
  
7
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Larvikite vs Rhyodacite Properties
Properties of Larvikite and Rhyodacite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Larvikite vs Rhyodacite properties, get to know more about Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Rhyodacite.