Properties of Schist and Foidolite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3.5-4
1.5
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Slaty
Perfect
Toughness
1.5
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.9
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Not Available
Thermal Properties
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Schist vs Foidolite Properties
Properties of Schist and Foidolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Schist vs Foidolite properties, get to know more about Schist 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 Schist and Foidolite.
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