Rhyolite

Kimberlite

Properties of Rhyolite and Kimberlite

Rhyolite

Kimberlite

Add ⊕

1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Fine to 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

Properties of F..

⊕

▶

▼

140.00 N/mm²

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

▲

Properties of Obsidian

⊕

▶

175 (Properties of..)

◀ ▶ ADD ⊕

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.67

2.86-2.87

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

2.95-2.96 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

⊕

▶

▼

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

▲

Properties of Granulite

⊕

▶

1.09 (Properties of..)

◀ ▶ ADD ⊕

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Rhyolite vs Kimberlite Properties

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