Properties of Foidolite and Schist

Foidolite

Schist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.53.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.5-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Foidolite vs Schist Properties

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