Properties of Foidolite

Physical Properties of Foidolite

Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Foidolite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Foidolite rock are vital in determining its Foidolite Texture and Foidolite Uses.

Hardness and Strength of Foidolite

The physical properties of Foidolite depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Foidolite is 1.5 whereas its compressive strength is Not Available. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Foidolite is white whereas its fracture is conchoidal. Luster of Foidolite is the interaction of light with the surface of Foidolite. Luster of Foidolite is subvitreous to dull. Foidolite cleavage is perfect. The specific gravity of Foidolite is 2.86. Foidolite is translucent in nature whereas its toughness is not available. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.