Hornfels

Siltstone

Properties of Hornfels and Siltstone

Hornfels

Siltstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-3

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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5.80 N/mm²

Rank: 31 (Overall)▶

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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

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.9

2.54-2.73

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.30 g/cm³

2.6-2.7 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)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Hornfels vs Siltstone Properties

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