Properties of Hornblendite and Epidosite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Hornblendite vs Epidosite Properties
Properties of Hornblendite and Epidosite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornblendite vs Epidosite properties, get to know more about Hornblendite Definition and Epidosite 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 Epidosite.