Properties of Phonolite and Quartzite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Vitreous
Cleavage
Poor
Indiscernible
Toughness
Not Available
1.9
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Phonolite vs Quartzite Properties
Properties of Phonolite and Quartzite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Phonolite vs Quartzite properties, get to know more about Phonolite Definition and Quartzite 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 Quartzite.