Properties of Larvikite and Hornfels

Larvikite

Hornfels

Properties of Hornfels and Larvikite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

2-3

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Unknown

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Shiny

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

5.80 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Not Yet Found

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

3.4-3.9

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.9-2.91 g/cm³

0.25-0.30 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Larvikite vs Hornfels Properties

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