Properties of Granodiorite and Rapakivi Granite

Granodiorite

Rapakivi Granite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Granodiorite vs Rapakivi Granite Properties

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