Picrite

Diorite

Properties of Picrite and Diorite

Picrite

Diorite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.8

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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189.00 N/mm²

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.92

2.8-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³

2.8-3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.88 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Picrite vs Diorite Properties

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