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Properties of Phonolite and Diabase


Properties of Diabase and Phonolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine to Medium Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Black   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Greasy to Dull   
Not Available   

Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2   
14
225.00 N/mm2   
7

Cleavage
Poor   
Not Available   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.6   

Specific Gravity
2.6   
2.86-2.87   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6 g/cm3   
2.7-3.3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Phonolite vs Diabase Properties

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

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