Properties of Pegmatite and Rhyodacite

Pegmatite

Rhyodacite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

178.54 N/mm²200.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.632.34-2.40

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.65 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA1.12 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Pegmatite vs Rhyodacite Properties

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