Properties of Minette and Foidolite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.86
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
Not Available
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.