Properties of Hornblendite and Limestone

Hornblendite

Limestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.52.3-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³2.3-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pressure Resistant

Hornblendite vs Limestone Properties

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