Properties of Hornfels and Mugearite

Hornfels

Mugearite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-36

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

5.80 N/mm²37.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Yet Found

2.3

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/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Hornfels vs Mugearite Properties

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