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Properties of Laterite and Hornblendite


Properties of Hornblendite and Laterite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
2   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular to Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Vitreous to Dull   

Cleavage
Not Applicable   
Irregular   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.3   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.5   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
2.85-3.07 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Laterite vs Hornblendite Properties

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

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