Properties of Carbonatite and Hornblendite

Carbonatite

Hornblendite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

36-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.84-2.86 g/cm³2.85-3.07 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Carbonatite vs Hornblendite Properties

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