Properties of Rhyodacite and Andesite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5.5-6
7
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
Black
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
200.50 N/mm2
9
225.00 N/mm2
7
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
2.1
1.1
Specific Gravity
2.34-2.40
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
1.12 kJ/Kg K
7
2.39 kJ/Kg K
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.
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