Properties of Hornblendite and Anthracite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Shiny
Cleavage
Irregular
Non-Existent
Toughness
2.3
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5
1.1-1.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
1.25-2.5 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Hornblendite vs Anthracite Properties
Properties of Hornblendite and Anthracite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornblendite vs Anthracite properties, get to know more about Hornblendite Definition and Anthracite 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 Hornblendite and Anthracite.