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Properties of Hornfels and Borolanite


Properties of Borolanite and Hornfels


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
2-3   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
Unknown   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Greasy to Dull   

Compressive Strength
5.80 N/mm2   
31
150.00 N/mm2   
14

Cleavage
Perfect   
Poor   

Toughness
Not Yet Found   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.4-3.9   
2.6   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
0.25-0.30 g/cm3   
2.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15
Not Available   

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

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Hornfels vs Borolanite Properties

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

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