All about Rhyodacite and Sandstone Properties
Know all about Rhyodacite and Sandstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rhyodacite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Rhyodacite is Earthy whereas that of Sandstone is Clastic, Granular, Rough. Rhyodacite appears Skeletal and Sandstone appears Rough. The luster of Rhyodacite is greasy to dull while that of Sandstone is dull. Rhyodacite is available in black to grey, dark greenish - grey colors whereas Sandstone is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Rhyodacite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Sandstone are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones, used in aquariums.