Properties of Foidolite and Icelandite

Foidolite

Icelandite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.57

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.11-2.36 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA2.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Foidolite vs Icelandite Properties

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