Properties of Foidolite and Appinite

Foidolite

Appinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.55-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.95-2.96 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Foidolite vs Appinite Properties

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