Properties of Rhyolite and Diamictite

Rhyolite

Diamictite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-72-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Sub-conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.674.3-5.0

0 8.4

1.2.2 Transparency

Opaque

1.2.4 Density

2.4-2.6 g/cm³2.2-2.35 g/cm³

0 1400

1.4 Thermal Properties

1.4.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.4.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Rhyolite vs Diamictite Properties

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