Properties of Pegmatite and Phonolite

Pegmatite

Phonolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

178.54 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.632.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.65 g/cm³2.6 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, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pegmatite vs Phonolite Properties

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