Properties of Pyroxenite and Rhyolite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Sub-conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Colorless
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
2.65-2.67
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
2.4-2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pyroxenite vs Rhyolite Properties
Properties of Pyroxenite and Rhyolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyroxenite vs Rhyolite properties, get to know more about Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite and Rhyolite.