Properties of Phonolite and Jadeitite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Waxy and Dull
Toughness
Not Available
7
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.79-3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Phonolite vs Jadeitite Properties
Properties of Phonolite and Jadeitite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Phonolite vs Jadeitite properties, get to know more about Phonolite Definition and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite.