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Properties of Diorite and Borolanite


Properties of Borolanite and Diorite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
Bluish Black   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Greasy to Dull   

Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2   
7
150.00 N/mm2   
14

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor   

Toughness
2.1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.6   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.8-3 g/cm3   
2.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

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

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Diorite vs Borolanite Properties

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

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