Properties of Foidolite and Slate
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1.5
  
3-4
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Splintery
  
Streak
White
  
Light to dark brown
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
30.00 N/mm
2
  
30
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.2
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
2.65-2.8
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.76 kJ/Kg K
  
17
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Foidolite vs Slate Properties
Properties of Foidolite and Slate play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Foidolite vs Slate properties, get to know more about Foidolite Definition and Slate 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 Slate.