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Properties of Foidolite and Porphyry


Properties of Porphyry and Foidolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1.5   
6-7   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Dull   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Imperfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.7   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.5-4   

Transparency
Translucent   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
2.5-2.52 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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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.

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