Blueschist

Hornfels

Properties of Blueschist and Hornfels

Blueschist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-4

2-3

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

5.80 N/mm²

Rank: 31 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.2

3.4-3.9

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0.25-0.30 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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Blueschist vs Hornfels Properties

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