Properties of Foidolite and Tachylite

Foidolite

Tachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.55.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA206.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available3.058 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.56 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

5.3.6 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Foidolite vs Tachylite Properties

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