Properties of Diorite and Rhyodacite

Diorite

Rhyodacite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²200.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.34-2.40

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-3 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA1.12 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Diorite vs Rhyodacite Properties

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