Properties of Conglomerate and Diabase
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine to Medium Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Not Available
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
1.6
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.88
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1.7-2.3 g/cm3
2.7-3.3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Conglomerate vs Diabase Properties
Properties of Conglomerate and Diabase play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Conglomerate vs Diabase properties, get to know more about Conglomerate Definition and Diabase 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 Conglomerate and Diabase.