Properties of Foidolite and Metapelite

Foidolite

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.55-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

White

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.863.4-3.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available0-300 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Foidolite vs Metapelite Properties

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