Properties of Rhyodacite and Peridotite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Irregular
  
Streak
Black
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Greasy to Dull
  
Shiny
  
Compressive Strength
200.50 N/mm2
  
9
107.55 N/mm2
  
19
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Imperfect
  
Toughness
2.1
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.34-2.40
  
3-3.01
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.12 kJ/Kg K
  
7
1.26 kJ/Kg K
  
5
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Rhyodacite vs Peridotite Properties
Properties of Rhyodacite and Peridotite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rhyodacite vs Peridotite properties, get to know more about Rhyodacite Definition and Peridotite 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 Peridotite.