Properties of Rhyodacite and Lamprophyre
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
5-6
  
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/mm
2
  
9
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Conchoidal
  
Toughness
2.1
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.34-2.40
  
2.86-2.87
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.12 kJ/Kg K
  
7
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Rhyodacite vs Lamprophyre Properties
Properties of Rhyodacite and Lamprophyre play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rhyodacite vs Lamprophyre properties, get to know more about Rhyodacite Definition and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre.