Properties of Rhyolite and Basalt

Rhyolite

Basalt

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Sub-conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.672.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.6 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Rhyolite vs Basalt Properties

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