Properties of Jasperoid and Diorite

Jasperoid

Diorite

Properties of Diorite and Jasperoid

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

Streak

White

Bluish Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Shiny

Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

Toughness

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.8-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Jasperoid vs Diorite Properties

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