Properties of Hornfels and Trondhjemite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
Unknown
Bluish Black
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Toughness
Not Yet Found
2.1
Specific Gravity
3.4-3.9
2.86-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0.25-0.30 g/cm3
2.73 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Hornfels vs Trondhjemite Properties
Properties of Hornfels and Trondhjemite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornfels vs Trondhjemite properties, get to know more about Hornfels Definition and Trondhjemite 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 Trondhjemite.