Properties of Diorite and Lignite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
1
  
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Bluish Black
  
Black
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
  
Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm
2
  
7
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
2.1
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
1.1-1.4
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-3 g/cm3
  
800-801 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
1.26 kJ/Kg K
  
5
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Diorite vs Lignite Properties
Properties of Diorite and Lignite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diorite vs Lignite properties, get to know more about Diorite Definition and Lignite 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 Lignite.