Properties of Rhyodacite and Flint
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Black
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Greasy to Dull
  
Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
200.50 N/mm2
  
9
450.00 N/mm2
  
1
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
2.1
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
2.34-2.40
  
2.5-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.7-2.71 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.12 kJ/Kg K
  
7
0.74 kJ/Kg K
  
19
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Rhyodacite vs Flint Properties
Properties of Rhyodacite and Flint play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rhyodacite vs Flint properties, get to know more about Rhyodacite Definition and Flint 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 Flint.