Properties of Foidolite and Appinite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Perfect
Conchoidal
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
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.