Properties of Carbonatite and Diorite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White
  
Bluish Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Shiny
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
225.00 N/mm
2
  
7
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.84-2.86 g/cm3
  
2.8-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Carbonatite vs Diorite Properties
Properties of Carbonatite and Diorite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Carbonatite vs Diorite properties, get to know more about Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite and Diorite.