Properties of Tonalite and Phonolite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
Bluish Black
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Greasy to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Poor
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-3
2.6
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.73 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Tonalite vs Phonolite Properties
Properties of Tonalite and Phonolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tonalite vs Phonolite properties, get to know more about Tonalite 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 Tonalite and Phonolite.