Properties of Foidolite and Pyrolite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Shiny
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.86
3-3.01
Transparency
Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
Not Available
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Foidolite vs Pyrolite Properties
Properties of Foidolite and Pyrolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Foidolite vs Pyrolite properties, get to know more about Foidolite Definition and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite.