Properties of Granodiorite and Pyrolite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
  
Shiny
  
Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2
  
13
107.55 N/mm2
  
19
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Imperfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
3-3.01
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
1.25 kJ/Kg K
  
6
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Granodiorite vs Pyrolite Properties
Properties of Granodiorite and Pyrolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Granodiorite vs Pyrolite properties, get to know more about Granodiorite Definition and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite.