Properties of Phonolite and Chalk
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Poor
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.49-2.50 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Phonolite vs Chalk Properties
Properties of Phonolite and Chalk play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Phonolite vs Chalk properties, get to know more about Phonolite Definition and Chalk 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 Chalk.