Properties of Picrite and Phonolite

Picrite

Phonolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.85.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

189.00 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.922.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Picrite vs Phonolite Properties

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