Properties of Foidolite and Phyllite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Phyllitic
Cleavage
Perfect
Crenulation and Pervasive
Toughness
Not Available
1.2
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.72-2.73
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
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.