Properties of Pyroxenite and Hornblendite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Irregular
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
2.3
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
2.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pyroxenite vs Hornblendite Properties
Properties of Pyroxenite and Hornblendite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyroxenite vs Hornblendite properties, get to know more about Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite and Hornblendite.