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Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone / shale, or other clay-rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat-altered equivalent of the original rock. This process is termed contact metamorphism. Because pressure is not a factor in the formation of hornfels, it lacks the foliation seen in many metamorphic rocks formed under high pressure and temperature regimes. Pre-existing bedding and structure of the parent rock is generally destroyed during the formation of hornfels.
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How is slate and Hornfels different?
hornfels is red
What is the texture of hornfels?
I too would like an answer to this question as it seems hornfels could be of varying grade dependant on the temperature. The facies of contact metamorphism progress in temperature at relatively low pressure from the Albite-Epidote Hornfels Facies to the Hornblende Hornfels Facies, to the Pyroxene Hornfels Facies. It seems that hornfels do have differant grades.
What color is hornfels?
Typically an opaque green, greenish-brown, brown or black color.
What are common uses of hornfels rock?
Hornfels may be used during construction projects or in the building of roadways. They may also be used as whetstones.
Where are hornfels the rock found?
it is found in Mexico
What is made from hornfels?
hornfels is a rock or mineral
How is slate and Hornfels different?
hornfels is red
What is the texture of hornfels?
I too would like an answer to this question as it seems hornfels could be of varying grade dependant on the temperature. The facies of contact metamorphism progress in temperature at relatively low pressure from the Albite-Epidote Hornfels Facies to the Hornblende Hornfels Facies, to the Pyroxene Hornfels Facies. It seems that hornfels do have differant grades.
What color is hornfels?
Typically an opaque green, greenish-brown, brown or black color.
What is the protolith of hornfels?
Sandstone
What are common uses of hornfels rock?
Hornfels may be used during construction projects or in the building of roadways. They may also be used as whetstones.
What type of rock is hornfels?
Metamorphic.
Who discovered hornfels?
it has been on earth forever
Where are hornfels the rock found?
it is found in Mexico
What are the characteristics of Hornfels?
Hornfels is a type of rock that is metamorphic. They usually have bands and fine grain, and can come in different colors, such as light gray and dark gray.
What process forms hornfels?
Hornfels is formed when mudstone or shale come in contact with a hot igneous body and metamorphic rock. This process is called contact metamorphism.
Where are hornfels found?
outside its everywhere you go (you drive on it)
