Properties of Rhyodacite and Quartzite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
  
Streak
Black
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Greasy to Dull
  
Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
200.50 N/mm2
  
9
115.00 N/mm2
  
18
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Indiscernible
  
Toughness
2.1
  
1.9
  
Specific Gravity
2.34-2.40
  
2.6-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Transparent to Translucent
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.12 kJ/Kg K
  
7
0.75 kJ/Kg K
  
18
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Rhyodacite vs Quartzite Properties
Properties of Rhyodacite and Quartzite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rhyodacite vs Quartzite properties, get to know more about Rhyodacite Definition and Quartzite 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 Quartzite.