Properties of Diorite and Quartzite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6-7
6-7
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
Bluish Black
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2
7
115.00 N/mm2
18
Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
Toughness
2.1
1.9
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.8-3 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.75 kJ/Kg K
18
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Diorite vs Quartzite Properties
Properties of Diorite and Quartzite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diorite vs Quartzite properties, get to know more about Diorite Definition and Quartzite 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 Quartzite.
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