Properties of Rhyolite and Granodiorite

Rhyolite

Granodiorite

Properties of Granodiorite and Rhyolite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Sub-conchoidal

Not Available

Streak

Colorless

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Earthy

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²

175.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.67

2.6-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.79 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Rhyolite vs Granodiorite Properties

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