Properties of Granodiorite and Kimberlite

Granodiorite

Kimberlite

Properties of Kimberlite and Granodiorite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Not Available

Conchoidal

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.86-2.87

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.95-2.96 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Granodiorite vs Kimberlite Properties

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