Properties of Foidolite and Gritstone

Foidolite

Gritstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA70.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.250

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.2 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Foidolite vs Gritstone Properties

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