Properties of Gabbro and Diorite

Gabbro

Diorite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Black

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³2.8-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Gabbro vs Diorite Properties

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