Properties of Hornblendite and Tonalite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5
2.86-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
2.73 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Hornblendite vs Tonalite Properties
Properties of Hornblendite and Tonalite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornblendite vs Tonalite properties, get to know more about Hornblendite Definition and Tonalite 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 Tonalite.