Properties of Rhyolite and Amphibolite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6-7
6-7
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Sub-conchoidal
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
Colorless
White to Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm2
15
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
2
2.3
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.67
2.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.4-2.6 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Rhyolite vs Amphibolite Properties
Properties of Rhyolite and Amphibolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rhyolite vs Amphibolite properties, get to know more about Rhyolite Definition and Amphibolite 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 Rhyolite and Amphibolite.
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