Properties of Diorite and Trachyte
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
6
  
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Streak
Bluish Black
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Metallic
  
Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2
  
7
150.00 N/mm2
  
14
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.1
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-3 g/cm3
  
2.43-2.45 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Diorite vs Trachyte Properties
Properties of Diorite and Trachyte play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diorite vs Trachyte properties, get to know more about Diorite Definition and Trachyte 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 Trachyte.