Properties of Rhyodacite and Travertine

Rhyodacite

Travertine

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-63-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.50 N/mm²80.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.34-2.401.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.71 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.12 kJ/Kg K1.09 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Rhyodacite vs Travertine Properties

Properties of Rhyodacite and Travertine play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rhyodacite vs Travertine properties, get to know more about Rhyodacite Definition and Travertine 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 Travertine.