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Properties of Migmatite and Hornfels


Properties of Hornfels and Migmatite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6.5   
2-3   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Unknown   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous   
Shiny   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
5.80 N/mm2   
31

Cleavage
Poor   
Perfect   

Toughness
1.2   
Not Yet Found   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.75   
3.4-3.9   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
0.25-0.30 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Migmatite vs Hornfels Properties

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

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