Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Phonolite

Alkali Feldspar Granite

Phonolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75.5-6

1 7

1.5.1 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.5.2 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.5.3 Streak

White

1.5.4 Porosity

Less Porous

1.5.5 Luster

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Greasy to Dull

1.5.6 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.5.7 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor

1.5.8 Toughness

Not Available

1.5.9 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.6

0 8.4

1.5.10 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.5.11 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.6 Thermal Properties

1.6.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.6.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Alkali Feldspar Granite vs Phonolite Properties

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