Properties of Hornblendite and Diatomite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Not Available
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Dull
Cleavage
Irregular
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.5
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Hornblendite vs Diatomite Properties
Properties of Hornblendite and Diatomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornblendite vs Diatomite properties, get to know more about Hornblendite Definition and Diatomite 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 Diatomite.