Properties of Diorite and Aplite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Not Available
Not Available
Streak
Bluish Black
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.6
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-3 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.