Properties of Phonolite and Greenschist
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Shiny
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.5-2.9
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Phonolite vs Greenschist Properties
Properties of Phonolite and Greenschist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Phonolite vs Greenschist properties, get to know more about Phonolite Definition and Greenschist 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 Greenschist.