Properties of Argillite and Foidolite

Argillite

Foidolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-31.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.682.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Argillite vs Foidolite Properties

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