Properties of Diorite and Rhyolite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
6-7
  
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
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Earthy
  
Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2
  
7
140.00 N/mm2
  
15
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.1
  
2
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.65-2.67
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-3 g/cm3
  
2.4-2.6 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
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.