Properties of Rhyodacite and Phonolite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Greasy to Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Poor
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.34-2.40
2.6
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Rhyodacite vs Phonolite Properties
Properties of Rhyodacite and Phonolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rhyodacite vs Phonolite properties, get to know more about Rhyodacite Definition and Phonolite 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 Phonolite.