Properties of Diamictite and Hornblendite

Diamictite

Hornblendite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-36-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

4.3-5.02.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.35 g/cm³2.85-3.07 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Diamictite vs Hornblendite Properties

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