Properties of Phonolite and Siltstone

Phonolite

Siltstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.54-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.6-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Phonolite vs Siltstone Properties

Properties of Phonolite and Siltstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Phonolite vs Siltstone properties, get to know more about Phonolite Definition and Siltstone 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 Siltstone.