Properties of Foidolite and Websterite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Cleavage
Perfect
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
3.2-3.5
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
Not Available
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Foidolite vs Websterite Properties
Properties of Foidolite and Websterite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Foidolite vs Websterite properties, get to know more about Foidolite Definition and Websterite 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 Websterite.