Properties of Foidolite and Hornblendite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Perfect
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
2.3
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.5
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Foidolite vs Hornblendite Properties
Properties of Foidolite and Hornblendite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Foidolite vs Hornblendite properties, get to know more about Foidolite Definition and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite.