Properties of Rhyodacite and Chert
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.34-2.40
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Rhyodacite vs Chert Properties
Properties of Rhyodacite and Chert play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rhyodacite vs Chert properties, get to know more about Rhyodacite Definition and Chert 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 Chert.