Properties of Phonolite and Ganister
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse or Fine
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Splintery
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Dull
Toughness
Not Available
2.6
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Phonolite vs Ganister Properties
Properties of Phonolite and Ganister play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Phonolite vs Ganister properties, get to know more about Phonolite Definition and Ganister 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 Ganister.