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Properties of Rhyolite and Norite


Properties of Norite and Rhyolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
7   

Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Sub-conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Colorless   
Black   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Not Available   

Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm2   
15
225.00 N/mm2   
7

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Toughness
2   
1.6   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.67   
2.86-2.87   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.4-2.6 g/cm3   
2.7-3.3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Rhyolite vs Norite Properties

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

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