Properties of Hornfels and Dacite

Hornfels

Dacite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-32-2.25

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

5.80 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Yet Found

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.92.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.30 g/cm³2.77-2.771 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Hornfels vs Dacite Properties

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