Properties of Hornblendite and Ijolite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Greasy to Dull
Toughness
2.3
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5
2.6-2.76
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Hornblendite vs Ijolite Properties
Properties of Hornblendite and Ijolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornblendite vs Ijolite properties, get to know more about Hornblendite Definition and Ijolite 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 Ijolite.