Diorite

Amphibolite

Properties of Diorite and Amphibolite

Diorite

Amphibolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.5

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-3 g/cm³

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Diorite vs Amphibolite Properties

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