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Properties of Hornblendite and Argillite


Properties of Argillite and Hornblendite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
2-3   

Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
White to Grey   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Vitreous to Dull   
Waxy and Dull   

Cleavage
Irregular   
Slaty   

Toughness
2.3   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
2.5   
2.56-2.68   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3   
2.54-2.66 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.87 kJ/Kg K   
14

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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Hornblendite vs Argillite Properties

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

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