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Properties of Variolite and Phonolite


Properties of Phonolite and Variolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Not Applicable   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Not Available   
Greasy to Dull   

Compressive Strength
37.50 N/mm2   
27
150.00 N/mm2   
14

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor   

Toughness
2.3   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.6   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   
2.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Variolite vs Phonolite Properties

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

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