Properties of Wehrlite and Foidolite

Wehrlite

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

Metallic

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

8.42.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.6-3.7 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.63 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Wehrlite vs Foidolite Properties

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