Properties of Blueschist and Phonolite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3.5-4
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Greasy to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
150.00 N/mm
2
  
14
Cleavage
Slaty
  
Poor
  
Toughness
1.5
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.2
  
2.6
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.6 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Blueschist vs Phonolite Properties
Properties of Blueschist and Phonolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Blueschist vs Phonolite properties, get to know more about Blueschist 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 Blueschist and Phonolite.