Diabase

Hornblendite

Properties of Diabase and Hornblendite

Diabase

Hornblendite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

Not Available

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.87

2.5

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (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, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Diabase vs Hornblendite Properties

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