Properties of Dolomite and Phonolite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Greasy to Dull
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.6
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Dolomite vs Phonolite Properties
Properties of Dolomite and Phonolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dolomite vs Phonolite properties, get to know more about Dolomite 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 Dolomite and Phonolite.