Properties of Peridotite and Rhyolite

Peridotite

Rhyolite

Properties of Rhyolite and Peridotite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

6-7

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Sub-conchoidal

Streak

White

Colorless

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Shiny

Earthy

Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

Toughness

2.1

Specific Gravity

3-3.01

2.65-2.67

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Peridotite vs Rhyolite Properties

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