Properties of Phonolite and Mugearite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Not Applicable
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Not Available
Cleavage
Poor
Not Applicable
Toughness
Not Available
2.3
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.8-3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Phonolite vs Mugearite Properties
Properties of Phonolite and Mugearite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Phonolite vs Mugearite properties, get to know more about Phonolite Definition and Mugearite 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 Mugearite.