Properties of Hornfels and Hyaloclastite

Hornfels

Hyaloclastite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-31-2

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull and Grainy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

5.80 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Yet Found

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.9Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.30 g/cm³Not Available

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

Hornfels vs Hyaloclastite Properties

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