Properties of Hornblendite and Granulite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Not Available
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Imperfect
Toughness
2.3
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5
2.8-3.0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
3.06-3.33 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Hornblendite vs Granulite Properties
Properties of Hornblendite and Granulite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornblendite vs Granulite properties, get to know more about Hornblendite Definition and Granulite 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 Granulite.