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Properties of Siltstone and Rhyodacite


Properties of Rhyodacite and Siltstone


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Black   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Greasy to Dull   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
200.50 N/mm2   
9

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Toughness
2.6   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.73   
2.34-2.40   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6-2.7 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
1.12 kJ/Kg K   
7

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

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Siltstone vs Rhyodacite Properties

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

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