Properties of Hornfels and Suevite

Hornfels

Suevite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-35.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

5.80 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Yet Found

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.92.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0.25-0.30 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Hornfels vs Suevite Properties

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