Properties of Diabase and Pegmatite

Diabase

Pegmatite

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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

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²178.54 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.6-2.63

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³2.6-2.65 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, Pressure Resistant

Diabase vs Pegmatite Properties

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