Properties of Phonolite and Lignite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Poor
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6
1.1-1.4
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
800-801 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Phonolite vs Lignite Properties
Properties of Phonolite and Lignite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Phonolite vs Lignite properties, get to know more about Phonolite Definition and Lignite 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 Lignite.