Hornfels

Slate

Properties of Hornfels and Slate

Hornfels

Slate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-3

3-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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5.80 N/mm²

Rank: 31 (Overall)▶

30.00 N/mm²

Rank: 30 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Yet Found

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.9

2.65-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.30 g/cm³

2.6-2.8 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)▶

0.76 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 17 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Hornfels vs Slate Properties

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