Properties of Ijolite and Diorite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Not Available
Streak
White
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Shiny
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.76
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.8-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Ijolite vs Diorite Properties
Properties of Ijolite and Diorite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ijolite vs Diorite properties, get to know more about Ijolite 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 Ijolite and Diorite.