Properties of Rhyolite and Icelandite

Rhyolite

Icelandite

Properties of Icelandite and Rhyolite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Sub-conchoidal

Uneven

Streak

Colorless

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Earthy

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

1.1

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.67

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

2.39 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Rhyolite vs Icelandite Properties

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