Properties of Rhyolite and Foidolite

Rhyolite

Foidolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-71.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Sub-conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.672.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.6 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Rhyolite vs Foidolite Properties

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