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Properties of Schist and Rhyolite


Properties of Rhyolite and Schist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Large and Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Sub-conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Colorless   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Earthy   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
140.00 N/mm2   
15

Cleavage
Slaty   
Not Available   

Toughness
1.5   
2   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.9   
2.65-2.67   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.4-2.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Schist vs Rhyolite Properties

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

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