Properties of Diorite and Rhyolite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Sub-conchoidal
Streak
Bluish Black
Colorless
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.65-2.67
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-3 g/cm3
2.4-2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Diorite vs Rhyolite Properties
Properties of Diorite and Rhyolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diorite vs Rhyolite properties, get to know more about Diorite Definition and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite.