Diorite

Travertine

Properties of Diorite and Travertine

Diorite

Travertine

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

3-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

80.00 N/mm²

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3

1.68

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-3 g/cm³

2.71 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

1.09 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Diorite vs Travertine Properties

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