Properties of Diabase and Itacolumite

Diabase

Itacolumite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Coarse or Fine

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³2.2-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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