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Properties of Hornfels and Diatomite

1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
2-31
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
1.1.4 Streak
Unknown
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Shiny
Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
5.80 N/mm2NA
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Perfect
Non-Existent
1.1.9 Toughness
Not Yet Found
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1.1.10 Specific Gravity
3.4-3.92.3-2.4
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
0.25-0.30 g/cm32.49-2.51 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
3.3 Thermal Properties
3.3.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K0.90 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
6.1.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant

Hornfels vs Diatomite Properties

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