Properties of Diorite and Shale
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
3
  
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Streak
Bluish Black
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2
  
7
95.00 N/mm2
  
20
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
2.1
  
2.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.2-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-3 g/cm3
  
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.39 kJ/Kg K
  
23
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Diorite vs Shale Properties
Properties of Diorite and Shale play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diorite vs Shale properties, get to know more about Diorite Definition and Shale 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 Shale.