Properties of Diorite and Variolite

Diorite

Variolite

Properties of Variolite and Diorite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Not Applicable

Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

Streak

Bluish Black

White to Grey

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Shiny

Not Available

Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²

37.50 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

2.1

2.3

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-3 g/cm³

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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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.