Properties of Kenyte and Hornblendite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Irregular to Conchoidal
  
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Greasy to Dull
  
Vitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm
2
  
14
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.3
  
Specific Gravity
2.6
  
2.5
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Kenyte vs Hornblendite Properties
Properties of Kenyte and Hornblendite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Kenyte vs Hornblendite properties, get to know more about Kenyte Definition and Hornblendite 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 Kenyte and Hornblendite.