Properties of Foidolite and Pseudotachylite

Foidolite

Pseudotachylite

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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

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA60.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.46-2.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.7-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Foidolite vs Pseudotachylite Properties

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