Properties of Hornblendite and Quartzite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Indiscernible
Specific Gravity
2.5
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Hornblendite vs Quartzite Properties
Properties of Hornblendite and Quartzite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornblendite vs Quartzite properties, get to know more about Hornblendite Definition and Quartzite 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 Quartzite.