Properties of Diorite and Claystone

Diorite

Claystone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-30

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-3 g/cm³2-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Diorite vs Claystone Properties

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