Properties of Foidolite and Basalt
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
1.5
6
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Not Available
Compressive Strength
Not Available
37.40 N/mm2
28
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2.3
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.8-3
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.84 kJ/Kg K
15
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.
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