Properties of Whiteschist and Hornfels

Whiteschist

Hornfels

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.52-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²5.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Yet Found

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.863.4-3.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³0.25-0.30 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Whiteschist vs Hornfels Properties

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