Properties of Rhyodacite and Jadeitite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
3-5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Streak
Black
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Greasy to Dull
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Compressive Strength
200.50 N/mm
2
  
9
310.00 N/mm
2
  
2
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
2.1
  
7
  
Specific Gravity
2.34-2.40
  
2.79-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.5-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.12 kJ/Kg K
  
7
0.95 kJ/Kg K
  
9
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Rhyodacite vs Jadeitite Properties
Properties of Rhyodacite and Jadeitite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rhyodacite vs Jadeitite properties, get to know more about Rhyodacite Definition and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite.