Properties of Hornfels and Diorite

Hornfels

Diorite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-36-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

5.80 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Yet Found

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.92.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.30 g/cm³2.8-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Hornfels vs Diorite Properties

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