Properties of Whiteschist and Foidolite

Whiteschist

Foidolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.51.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Whiteschist vs Foidolite Properties

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