Basalt

Foidolite

Properties of Basalt and Foidolite

Basalt

Foidolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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37.40 N/mm²

Rank: 28 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.86

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

Not Available

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.09 (Properties of..)

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Basalt vs Foidolite Properties

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