Properties of Tuff and Rhyolite

Tuff

Rhyolite

Properties of Rhyolite and Tuff

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

4-6

6-7

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Sub-conchoidal

Streak

White

Colorless

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Earthy

Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.73

2.65-2.67

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1-1.8 g/cm³

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Tuff vs Rhyolite Properties

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