Properties of Tuff and Rhyodacite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
4-6
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
Black
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
  
Greasy to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
243.80 N/mm2
  
5
200.50 N/mm2
  
9
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.73
  
2.34-2.40
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
1-1.8 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.20 kJ/Kg K
  
25
1.12 kJ/Kg K
  
7
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Tuff vs Rhyodacite Properties
Properties of Tuff and Rhyodacite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tuff vs Rhyodacite properties, get to know more about Tuff 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 Tuff and Rhyodacite.