Properties of Amphibolite and Diorite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6-7
6-7
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Not Available
Streak
White to Grey
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Shiny
Compressive Strength
Not Available
225.00 N/mm2
7
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Toughness
2.3
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.5
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
2.8-3 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Amphibolite vs Diorite Properties
Properties of Amphibolite and Diorite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Amphibolite vs Diorite properties, get to know more about Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite and Diorite.
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