Properties of Hornfels and Jaspillite

Hornfels

Jaspillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-33

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

5.80 N/mm²230.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Yet Found

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.95.0-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.30 g/cm³0-5.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Hornfels vs Jaspillite Properties

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