Properties of Foidolite and Banded iron formation
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Earthy
Cleavage
Perfect
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.86
5.0-5.3
Transparency
Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Foidolite vs Banded iron formation Properties
Properties of Foidolite and Banded iron formation play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Foidolite vs Banded iron formation properties, get to know more about Foidolite Definition and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation.