Properties of Diorite and Ignimbrite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
Streak
Bluish Black
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Shiny
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-3 g/cm3
1-1.8 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Diorite vs Ignimbrite Properties
Properties of Diorite and Ignimbrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diorite vs Ignimbrite properties, get to know more about Diorite Definition and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite.