Properties of Picrite and Dacite

Picrite

Dacite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.82-2.25

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

189.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.922.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³2.77-2.771 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Picrite vs Dacite Properties

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