Properties of Diorite and Diamictite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
Bluish Black
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Shiny
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
4.3-5.0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-3 g/cm3
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Diorite vs Diamictite Properties
Properties of Diorite and Diamictite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diorite vs Diamictite properties, get to know more about Diorite Definition and Diamictite 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 Diamictite.