Pegmatite

Hornblendite

Properties of Pegmatite and Hornblendite

Pegmatite

Hornblendite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

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178.54 N/mm²

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.63

2.5

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.65 g/cm³

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pegmatite vs Hornblendite Properties

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