Properties of Lherzolite and Hornfels

Lherzolite

Hornfels

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.52-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

290.00 N/mm²5.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

Not Yet Found

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.863.4-3.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³0.25-0.30 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.3.7 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Lherzolite vs Hornfels Properties

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