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Properties of Diabase and Laterite


Properties of Laterite and Diabase


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
2   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Black   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Not Available   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2   
7
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Applicable   

Toughness
1.6   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87   
Not Available   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.7-3.3 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Diabase vs Laterite Properties

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

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