Properties of Hornfels and Pyroxenite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
Unknown
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Irregular
Toughness
Not Yet Found
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.4-3.9
3.2-3.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0.25-0.30 g/cm3
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Hornfels vs Pyroxenite Properties
Properties of Hornfels and Pyroxenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornfels vs Pyroxenite properties, get to know more about Hornfels Definition and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite.