Learn more about Properties of Diabase
What is Diabase? In this section, we will learn more about properties of Diabase i.e. physical and thermal properties. Physical properties of Diabase include Color, Streak, Hardness, Structure, Cleavage, Fracture, Luster, Specific Gravity etc. The strength of Diabase is 225.00 N/mm2. Streak of Diabase is black while its cleavage is not available. Luster of Diabase is not available and its fracture is conchoidal. Diabase is opaque in nature. Know all about Diabase, What is Diabase, its composition, features, facts and reserves in next sections.
Know about Composition of Diabase
What is Diabase composed of? Get to know about composition of Diabase here. Diabase definition gives information about the Formation of Diabase and its composition.The composition of Diabase can be further divided into mineral and compound content. The mineral content of Diabase rock includes Augite, Chlorite, Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Pyrrhotite, Serpentine and The compound content of Diabase rock includes Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Chromium(III) Oxide, Iron(III) Oxide, Potassium Oxide, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide, Sulfur Trioxide. Almost all rocks undergo transformation process. Know all about Diabase rock in next section.