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Properties of Rhyodacite and Wackestone


Properties of Wackestone and Rhyodacite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
2-3   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Black   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Greasy to Dull   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
200.50 N/mm2   
9
225.00 N/mm2   
7

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.1   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
2.34-2.40   
2.2-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
2.4-2.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.12 kJ/Kg K   
7
0.39 kJ/Kg K   
23

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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Rhyodacite vs Wackestone Properties

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

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