Properties of Hornblendite and Diamictite

Hornblendite

Diamictite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-72-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.54.3-5.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³2.2-2.35 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Hornblendite vs Diamictite Properties

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