Properties of Hornblendite and Phyllite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Phyllitic
Cleavage
Irregular
Crenulation and Pervasive
Specific Gravity
2.5
2.72-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Hornblendite vs Phyllite Properties
Properties of Hornblendite and Phyllite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornblendite vs Phyllite properties, get to know more about Hornblendite Definition and Phyllite 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 Phyllite.