Properties of Foidolite and Serpentinite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
7
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.79-3
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.5-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Foidolite vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Foidolite and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Foidolite vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Foidolite Definition and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite.