Properties of Foidolite and Hornfels

Foidolite

Hornfels

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.52-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA5.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

Not Yet Found

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.863.4-3.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available0.25-0.30 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, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Foidolite vs Hornfels Properties

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