Properties of Foidolite and Phyllite

Foidolite

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.51-2

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Phyllitic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.72-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.18-3.3 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, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Foidolite vs Phyllite Properties

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