Properties of Latite and Diorite

Latite

Diorite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.8-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Latite vs Diorite Properties

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