Properties of Diorite and Aplite

Diorite

Aplite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²130.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-3 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Diorite vs Aplite Properties

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