Properties of Diabase and Benmoreite

Diabase

Benmoreite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Diabase vs Benmoreite Properties

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