Properties of Foidolite and Porphyry

Foidolite

Porphyry

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.5-4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.5-2.52 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

Foidolite vs Porphyry Properties

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