Properties of Tephrite and Rhyolite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Sub-conchoidal
Streak
Bluish Black
Colorless
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Earthy
Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.65-2.67
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.4-2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.