Properties of Hornfels and Amphibolite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
Unknown
White to Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Irregular
Toughness
Not Yet Found
2.3
Specific Gravity
3.4-3.9
2.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0.25-0.30 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Hornfels vs Amphibolite Properties
Properties of Hornfels and Amphibolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornfels vs Amphibolite properties, get to know more about Hornfels Definition and Amphibolite 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 Hornfels and Amphibolite.