Properties of Phonolite and Trachyte

Phonolite

Trachyte

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.43-2.45 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

Phonolite vs Trachyte Properties

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