Properties of Diorite and Metapelite

Diorite

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-33.4-3.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-3 g/cm³0-300 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Diorite vs Metapelite Properties

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