Properties of Foidolite and Pegmatite

Foidolite

Pegmatite

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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

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA178.54 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.6-2.63

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.6-2.65 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Foidolite vs Pegmatite Properties

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