Properties of Rhyodacite and Tuff

Rhyodacite

Tuff

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-64-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.50 N/mm²243.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.34-2.402.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available1-1.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.12 kJ/Kg K0.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Rhyodacite vs Tuff Properties

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