Diorite

Foidolite

Properties of Diorite and Foidolite

Diorite

Foidolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.86

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.8-3 g/cm³

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1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Diorite vs Foidolite Properties

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