Properties of Hornblendite and Monzonite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
310.00 N/mm
2
  
2
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.3
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.5
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
  
2.9-2.91 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Hornblendite vs Monzonite Properties
Properties of Hornblendite and Monzonite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornblendite vs Monzonite properties, get to know more about Hornblendite Definition and Monzonite 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 Monzonite.