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Properties of Chalk and Foidolite


Properties of Foidolite and Chalk


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1   
1.5   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Perfect   

Toughness
1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4   
2.86   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent   

Density
2.49-2.50 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.90 kJ/Kg K   
12
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Chalk vs Foidolite Properties

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

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