Properties of Hornblendite and Turbidite

Hornblendite

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.52.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³1.6-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Hornblendite vs Turbidite Properties

Properties of Hornblendite and Turbidite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornblendite vs Turbidite properties, get to know more about Hornblendite Definition and Turbidite 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 Turbidite.