Properties of Wehrlite and Rhyolite

Wehrlite

Rhyolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66-7

1 7

3.1.3 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

3.1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Sub-conchoidal

3.2.2 Streak

White

Colorless

3.2.4 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

3.3.1 Luster

Metallic

Earthy

3.4.2 Compressive Strength

NA140.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

6.1.2 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

6.1.3 Toughness

2.1

6.1.4 Specific Gravity

8.42.65-2.67

0 8.4

6.1.6 Transparency

Opaque

6.1.8 Density

2.6-3.7 g/cm³2.4-2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

6.2 Thermal Properties

6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.63 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

6.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Wehrlite vs Rhyolite Properties

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