Properties of Trachyandesite and Rhyodacite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
4-5
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Light to dark brown
  
Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Greasy to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2
  
28
200.50 N/mm2
  
9
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.3
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.34-2.40
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
1.12 kJ/Kg K
  
7
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Trachyandesite vs Rhyodacite Properties
Properties of Trachyandesite and Rhyodacite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Trachyandesite vs Rhyodacite properties, get to know more about Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite and Rhyodacite.