Properties of Foidolite and Blueschist
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1.5
  
3.5-4
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fine to Medium Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Dull
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
3-3.2
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Foidolite vs Blueschist Properties
Properties of Foidolite and Blueschist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Foidolite vs Blueschist properties, get to know more about Foidolite Definition and Blueschist 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 Blueschist.