Properties of Diabase and Kenyte

Diabase

Kenyte

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Diabase vs Kenyte Properties

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