Quartzite

Foidolite

Properties of Quartzite and Foidolite

Quartzite

Foidolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.8

2.86

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

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1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.75 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Quartzite vs Foidolite Properties

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