Properties of Foidolite and Tephrite

Foidolite

Tephrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.56.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA90.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.86

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

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Foidolite vs Tephrite Properties

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