Properties of Foidolite and Basalt

Foidolite

Basalt

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.56

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Foidolite vs Basalt Properties

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