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Properties of Vogesite and Hornblendite


Properties of Hornblendite and Vogesite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

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   

Thermal Properties
  
  

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

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Vogesite vs Hornblendite Properties

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

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