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Properties of Marble and Phonolite


Properties of Phonolite and Marble


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-4   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Medium Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous   
Greasy to Dull   

Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2   
18
150.00 N/mm2   
14

Cleavage
Perfect   
Poor   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87   
2.6   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.4-2.7 g/cm3   
2.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Marble vs Phonolite Properties

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

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