Properties of Granite and Diorite

Granite

Diorite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.65-2.75 g/cm³2.8-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Granite vs Diorite Properties

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