Properties of Hornblendite and Picrite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White to Grey
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.5
2.75-2.92
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Hornblendite vs Picrite Properties
Properties of Hornblendite and Picrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornblendite vs Picrite properties, get to know more about Hornblendite Definition and Picrite 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 Picrite.