Properties of Latite and Foidolite

Latite

Foidolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.51.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Latite vs Foidolite Properties

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