Hornfels

Blueschist

Properties of Hornfels and Blueschist

Hornfels

Blueschist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-3

3.5-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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5.80 N/mm²

Rank: 31 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Yet Found

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.9

3-3.2

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.30 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Hornfels vs Blueschist Properties

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