Properties of Diamictite and Hornblendite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
White to Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
2.3
Specific Gravity
4.3-5.0
2.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Diamictite vs Hornblendite Properties
Properties of Diamictite and Hornblendite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diamictite vs Hornblendite properties, get to know more about Diamictite 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 Diamictite and Hornblendite.