Properties of Rhyolite and Jadeitite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Sub-conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
Colorless
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.67
2.79-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.4-2.6 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Rhyolite vs Jadeitite Properties
Properties of Rhyolite and Jadeitite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rhyolite vs Jadeitite properties, get to know more about Rhyolite Definition and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite.