Properties of Pseudotachylite and Phonolite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy to Dull
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.86
2.6
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pseudotachylite vs Phonolite Properties
Properties of Pseudotachylite and Phonolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pseudotachylite vs Phonolite properties, get to know more about Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite and Phonolite.