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Properties of Rhyodacite and Kimberlite


Properties of Kimberlite and Rhyodacite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6  
6-7  

Grain Size
Fine Grained  
Fine to Coarse Grained  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Streak
Black  
White  

Porosity
Less Porous  
Very Less Porous  

Luster
Greasy to Dull  
Subvitreous to Dull  

Compressive Strength
200.50 N/mm2  
12
260.00 N/mm2  
4

Cleavage
-  
Conchoidal  

Toughness
2.1  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.34-2.40  
2.86-2.87  

Transparency
Opaque  
Translucent to Opaque  

Density
-9999 g/cm3  
2.95-2.96 g/cm3  

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.12 kJ/Kg K  
7
0.92 kJ/Kg K  
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant  

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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.

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