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Properties of Rhyolite and Quartzite

1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
6-76-7
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Sub-conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
Colorless
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Earthy
Vitreous
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm2115.00 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
1.1.9 Toughness
2
1.9
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.672.6-2.8
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
1.1.12 Density
2.4-2.6 g/cm32.32-2.42 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
NA0.75 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Rhyolite vs Quartzite Properties

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