Properties of Foidolite and Phonolite

Foidolite

Phonolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.55.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Foidolite vs Phonolite Properties

Properties of Foidolite and Phonolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Foidolite vs Phonolite properties, get to know more about Foidolite 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 Foidolite and Phonolite.