Properties of Rhyodacite

Physical Properties of Rhyodacite

Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Rhyodacite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Rhyodacite rock are vital in determining its Rhyodacite Texture and Rhyodacite Uses.

Hardness and Strength of Rhyodacite

The physical properties of Rhyodacite depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Rhyodacite is 5.5-6 whereas its compressive strength is 200.50 N/mm². Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Rhyodacite is black whereas its fracture is conchoidal. Luster of Rhyodacite is the interaction of light with the surface of Rhyodacite. Luster of Rhyodacite is greasy to dull. Rhyodacite cleavage is not available. The specific gravity of Rhyodacite is 2.34-2.40. Rhyodacite is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 2.1. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.