Properties of Hornblendite and Latite

Hornblendite

Latite

Properties of Latite and Hornblendite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

5-5.5

Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Conchoidal

Streak

White to Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

310.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

Toughness

2.3

2.7

Specific Gravity

2.5

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Hornblendite vs Latite Properties

Properties of Hornblendite and Latite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornblendite vs Latite properties, get to know more about Hornblendite Definition and Latite 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 Latite.