Properties of Rhyolite and Theralite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Sub-conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Earthy
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.67
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.4-2.6 g/cm3
2.7 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Rhyolite vs Theralite Properties
Properties of Rhyolite and Theralite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rhyolite vs Theralite properties, get to know more about Rhyolite Definition and Theralite 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 Theralite.