Properties of Rhyodacite and Norite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Black
  
Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Greasy to Dull
  
Not Available
  
Compressive Strength
200.50 N/mm2
  
9
225.00 N/mm2
  
7
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.1
  
1.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.34-2.40
  
2.86-2.87
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.7-3.3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.12 kJ/Kg K
  
7
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Rhyodacite vs Norite Properties
Properties of Rhyodacite and Norite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rhyodacite vs Norite properties, get to know more about Rhyodacite Definition and Norite 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 Norite.