Properties of Hornblendite and Schist
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
3.5-4
  
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
  
Shiny
  
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
2.3
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
2.5
  
2.5-2.9
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Hornblendite vs Schist Properties
Properties of Hornblendite and Schist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornblendite vs Schist properties, get to know more about Hornblendite Definition and Schist 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 Schist.