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Properties of Rhyolite and Laterite


Properties of Laterite and Rhyolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
2   

Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Sub-conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Colorless   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm2   
15
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Applicable   

Toughness
2   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.67   
Not Available   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.4-2.6 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Rhyolite vs Laterite Properties

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

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