Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Hyaloclastite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Dull and Grainy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Rapakivi Granite vs Hyaloclastite Properties
Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Hyaloclastite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rapakivi Granite vs Hyaloclastite properties, get to know more about Rapakivi Granite Definition and Hyaloclastite 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 Rapakivi Granite and Hyaloclastite .