Rhyolite

Peridotite

Properties of Rhyolite and Peridotite

Rhyolite

Peridotite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Sub-conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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140.00 N/mm²

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

107.55 N/mm²

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.67

3-3.01

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

1.26 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Rhyolite vs Peridotite Properties

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