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Properties of Hornblendite and Arkose


Properties of Arkose and Hornblendite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
6-7   

Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Vitreous to Dull   
Dull   

Cleavage
Irregular   
Not Available   

Toughness
2.3   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.5   
0   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

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

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Hornblendite vs Arkose Properties

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

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