Properties of Phonolite and Cataclasite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
NA
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Phonolite vs Cataclasite Properties
Properties of Phonolite and Cataclasite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Phonolite vs Cataclasite properties, get to know more about Phonolite Definition and Cataclasite 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 Phonolite and Cataclasite.