Properties of Granodiorite and Latite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
5-5.5
  
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2
  
13
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.7
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent
  
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Granodiorite vs Latite Properties
Properties of Granodiorite and Latite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Granodiorite vs Latite properties, get to know more about Granodiorite Definition and Latite 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 Latite.