Properties of Claystone and Diorite

Claystone

Diorite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-46-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

02.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2-2.9 g/cm³2.8-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Claystone vs Diorite Properties

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