Properties of Rhyolite and Picrite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Sub-conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
Colorless
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.67
2.75-2.92
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.4-2.6 g/cm3
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Rhyolite vs Picrite Properties
Properties of Rhyolite and Picrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rhyolite vs Picrite properties, get to know more about Rhyolite Definition and Picrite 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 Picrite.