Properties of Litchfieldite and Foidolite

Litchfieldite

Foidolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-61.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Litchfieldite vs Foidolite Properties

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