Properties of Latite and Rhyolite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Earthy
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.65-2.67
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.4-2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Latite vs Rhyolite Properties
Properties of Latite and Rhyolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Latite vs Rhyolite properties, get to know more about Latite 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 Latite and Rhyolite.