Properties of Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry

Diabase

Rhomb Porphyry

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³2.8-2.9 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, Pressure Resistant

Diabase vs Rhomb Porphyry Properties

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