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Properties of Granophyre and Diorite


Properties of Diorite and Granophyre


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
6-7   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Medium to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Streak
White   
Bluish Black   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous   
Shiny   

Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2   
13
225.00 N/mm2   
7

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3   
2.8-3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K   
16
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Granophyre vs Diorite Properties

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

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