Properties of Diorite and Tachylite

Diorite

Tachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²206.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-3 g/cm³3.058 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.56 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Diorite vs Tachylite Properties

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