Properties of Foidolite and Argillite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Waxy and Dull
Toughness
Not Available
2.6
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.56-2.68
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.54-2.66 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Foidolite vs Argillite Properties
Properties of Foidolite and Argillite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Foidolite vs Argillite properties, get to know more about Foidolite Definition and Argillite 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 Argillite.