Properties of Shonkinite and Rhyolite

Shonkinite

Rhyolite

Properties of Rhyolite and Shonkinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Sub-conchoidal

Streak

White

Colorless

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Earthy

Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.65-2.67

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 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, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Shonkinite vs Rhyolite Properties

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