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Properties of Phonolite and Granulite


Properties of Granulite and Phonolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven   
Not Available   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Greasy to Dull   
Vitreous   

Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2   
14
175.00 N/mm2   
13

Cleavage
Poor   
Imperfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6   
2.8-3.0   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6 g/cm3   
3.06-3.33 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.14 kJ/Kg K   
26

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

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Phonolite vs Granulite Properties

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

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