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Properties of Laterite and Foidolite


Properties of Foidolite and Laterite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
2   
1.5   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Cleavage
Not Applicable   
Perfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.86   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent   

Density
Not Available   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Laterite vs Foidolite Properties

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

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