Properties of Hornfels and Comendite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
2-3
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Pervasive
  
Streak
Unknown
  
Bluish Black
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
92.40 N/mm2
  
21
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Yet Found
  
2
  
Specific Gravity
3.4-3.9
  
2.38
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
0.25-0.30 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Hornfels vs Comendite Properties
Properties of Hornfels and Comendite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornfels vs Comendite properties, get to know more about Hornfels Definition and Comendite 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 Comendite.