Properties of Diamictite and Diabase
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine to Medium Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
Black
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Not Available
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
1.6
Specific Gravity
4.3-5.0
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
2.7-3.3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Diamictite vs Diabase Properties
Properties of Diamictite and Diabase play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diamictite vs Diabase properties, get to know more about Diamictite Definition and Diabase 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 Diamictite and Diabase.