Properties of Rhyodacite and Kimberlite

Rhyodacite

Kimberlite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.50 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.34-2.402.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.95-2.96 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.12 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Rhyodacite vs Kimberlite Properties

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