Properties of Granulite and Diorite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White
  
Bluish Black
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Shiny
  
Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2
  
13
225.00 N/mm2
  
7
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3.0
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
3.06-3.33 g/cm3
  
2.8-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.14 kJ/Kg K
  
26
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Granulite vs Diorite Properties
Properties of Granulite and Diorite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Granulite vs Diorite properties, get to know more about Granulite 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 Granulite and Diorite.