Hornfels

Greenschist

Properties of Hornfels and Greenschist

Hornfels

Greenschist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-3

3.5-4

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

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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5.80 N/mm²

Rank: 31 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Yet Found

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.9

2.5-2.9

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.30 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Hornfels vs Greenschist Properties

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