Properties of Rhyolite and Ijolite

Rhyolite

Ijolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75.5-6

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

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.672.6-2.76

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.6 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Rhyolite vs Ijolite Properties

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