Properties of Rhyodacite and Metapelite

Rhyodacite

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-65-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

Black

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.50 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.34-2.403.4-3.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available0-300 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.12 kJ/Kg K0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Rhyodacite vs Metapelite Properties

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