Properties of Hornblendite and Gneiss
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Irregular
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Hornblendite vs Gneiss Properties
Properties of Hornblendite and Gneiss play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornblendite vs Gneiss properties, get to know more about Hornblendite Definition and Gneiss 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 Gneiss.