Properties of Latite and Rhyodacite

Latite

Rhyodacite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.55.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²200.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.34-2.40

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K1.12 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Latite vs Rhyodacite Properties

Properties of Latite and Rhyodacite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Latite vs Rhyodacite properties, get to know more about Latite 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 Latite and Rhyodacite.