Properties of Sandstone and Rhyolite

Sandstone

Rhyolite

Properties of Rhyolite and Sandstone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Sub-conchoidal

Streak

White

Colorless

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Earthy

Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

Toughness

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.65-2.67

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Sandstone vs Rhyolite Properties

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