Properties of Diorite and Essexite

Diorite

Essexite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-77

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-3 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Diorite vs Essexite Properties

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