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Properties of Picrite and Rhyodacite


Properties of Rhyodacite and Picrite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6.8   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey   
Black   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Greasy to Dull   

Compressive Strength
189.00 N/mm2   
11
200.50 N/mm2   
9

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
2.1   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.92   
2.34-2.40   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
1.5-2.5 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13
1.12 kJ/Kg K   
7

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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Picrite vs Rhyodacite Properties

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

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