Properties of Marble and Hornblendite

Marble

Hornblendite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.7 g/cm³2.85-3.07 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Marble vs Hornblendite Properties

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