Picrite

Hornblendite

Properties of Picrite and Hornblendite

Picrite

Hornblendite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.8

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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189.00 N/mm²

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.92

2.5

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.5-2.5 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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0.88 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Picrite vs Hornblendite Properties

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