Properties of Foidolite and Tuff
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
1.5
4-6
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
243.80 N/mm2
5
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.73
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
Not Available
1-1.8 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.20 kJ/Kg K
25
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Foidolite vs Tuff Properties
Properties of Foidolite and Tuff play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Foidolite vs Tuff properties, get to know more about Foidolite Definition and Tuff 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 Tuff.
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