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Properties of Argillite and Hornblendite


Properties of Hornblendite and Argillite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
2-3   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven   
Irregular to Conchoidal   

Streak
White to Grey   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Vitreous to Dull   

Cleavage
Slaty   
Irregular   

Toughness
2.6   
2.3   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.68   
2.5   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.54-2.66 g/cm3   
2.85-3.07 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K   
14
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Argillite vs Hornblendite Properties

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

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