Properties of Foidolite and Quartzite

Foidolite

Quartzite

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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

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.6-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.32-2.42 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Foidolite vs Quartzite Properties

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