Properties of Diorite and Greywacke
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Angular and Fine
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Streak
Bluish Black
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-3 g/cm3
2.6-2.61 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Diorite vs Greywacke Properties
Properties of Diorite and Greywacke play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diorite vs Greywacke properties, get to know more about Diorite Definition and Greywacke 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 Greywacke.