Properties of Trachyte and Phonolite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal to Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Metallic
Greasy to Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Poor
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.43-2.45 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Trachyte vs Phonolite Properties
Properties of Trachyte and Phonolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Trachyte vs Phonolite properties, get to know more about Trachyte 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 Trachyte and Phonolite.