Diorite

Variolite

Properties of Diorite and Variolite

Diorite

Variolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

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1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

37.50 N/mm²

Rank: 27 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-3 g/cm³

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Diorite vs Variolite Properties

Properties of Diorite and Variolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diorite vs Variolite properties, get to know more about Diorite Definition and Variolite 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 Variolite.