Properties of Blue Granite and Phonolite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Greasy to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2
  
13
150.00 N/mm2
  
14
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Poor
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.6
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.9-2.91 g/cm3
  
2.6 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Blue Granite vs Phonolite Properties
Properties of Blue Granite and Phonolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Blue Granite vs Phonolite properties, get to know more about Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite and Phonolite.