Properties of Foidolite and Quartzite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Indiscernible
Toughness
Not Available
1.9
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Translucent
Transparent to Translucent
Density
Not Available
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.