Properties of Lignite and Diorite

Lignite

Diorite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

16-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Black

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.42.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

800-801 g/cm³2.8-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Lignite vs Diorite Properties

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