Properties of Minette and Foidolite

Minette

Foidolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-61.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse 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

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Conchoidal

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.95-2.96 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

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Minette vs Foidolite Properties

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