Properties of Rhyodacite and Variolite

Rhyodacite

Variolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.50 N/mm²37.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.34-2.402.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.12 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Rhyodacite vs Variolite Properties

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