Properties of Peridotite and Foidolite

Peridotite

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

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.012.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Peridotite vs Foidolite Properties

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