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Properties of Hornblendite and Wackestone


Properties of Wackestone and Hornblendite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
2-3   

Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Vitreous to Dull   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
225.00 N/mm2   
7

Cleavage
Irregular   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.3   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
2.5   
2.2-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3   
2.4-2.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.39 kJ/Kg K   
23

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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Hornblendite vs Wackestone Properties

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

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