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Properties of Rhyodacite and Diorite


Properties of Diorite and Rhyodacite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Streak
Black   
Bluish Black   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Greasy to Dull   
Shiny   

Compressive Strength
200.50 N/mm2   
9
225.00 N/mm2   
7

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Toughness
2.1   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.34-2.40   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
2.8-3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.12 kJ/Kg K   
7
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Rhyodacite vs Diorite Properties

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

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