Properties of Evaporite and Phonolite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Greasy to Dull
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.99
2.6
Transparency
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
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Evaporite vs Phonolite Properties
Properties of Evaporite and Phonolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Evaporite vs Phonolite properties, get to know more about Evaporite 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 Evaporite and Phonolite.