Hornfels

Icelandite

Properties of Hornfels and Icelandite

Hornfels

Icelandite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-3

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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5.80 N/mm²

Rank: 31 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

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1.1.9 Toughness

Not Yet Found

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.9

2.5-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.30 g/cm³

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

2.39 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Hornfels vs Icelandite Properties

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