Properties of Minette and Hornblendite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
2.3
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.5
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Minette vs Hornblendite Properties
Properties of Minette and Hornblendite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Minette vs Hornblendite properties, get to know more about Minette 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 Minette and Hornblendite.