Siltstone

Phonolite

Properties of Siltstone and Phonolite

Siltstone

Phonolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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150.00 N/mm²

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

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Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.73

2.6

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.7 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Siltstone vs Phonolite Properties

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