Tephrite

Rhyolite

Properties of Tephrite and Rhyolite

Tephrite

Rhyolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Sub-conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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90.00 N/mm²

Rank: 22 (Overall)▶

140.00 N/mm²

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Crenulation and Pervasive

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86

2.65-2.67

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Tephrite vs Rhyolite Properties

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