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Properties of Hornblendite and Phonolite


Properties of Phonolite and Hornblendite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained   
Fine 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   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
150.00 N/mm2   
14

Cleavage
Irregular   
Poor   

Toughness
2.3   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.5   
2.6   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3   
2.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Hornblendite vs Phonolite Properties

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

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