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Properties of Diorite and Blueschist


Properties of Blueschist and Diorite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained   
Fine to Medium Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Bluish Black   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2   
7
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Slaty   

Toughness
2.1   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
3-3.2   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-3 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Diorite vs Blueschist Properties

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

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