Properties of Cataclasite and Hornblendite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3-4
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
NA
  
Irregular to Conchoidal
  
Streak
Black
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous to Dull
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.3
  
Specific Gravity
2.1
  
2.5
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Cataclasite vs Hornblendite Properties
Properties of Cataclasite and Hornblendite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Cataclasite vs Hornblendite properties, get to know more about Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite and Hornblendite.