Properties of Rhyodacite and Andesite

Rhyodacite

Andesite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-67

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.50 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.34-2.402.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.11-2.36 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.12 kJ/Kg K2.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Rhyodacite vs Andesite Properties

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