Schist

Diorite

Properties of Schist and Diorite

Schist

Diorite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-4

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

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

Slaty

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1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.9

2.8-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.8-3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Schist vs Diorite Properties

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