Properties of Norite

Physical Properties of Norite

Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Norite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Norite rock are vital in determining its Norite Texture and Norite Uses.

Hardness and Strength of Norite

The physical properties of Norite depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Norite is 7 whereas its compressive strength is 225.00 N/mm². Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Norite is black whereas its fracture is conchoidal. Luster of Norite is the interaction of light with the surface of Norite. Luster of Norite is not available. Norite cleavage is not available. The specific gravity of Norite is 2.86-2.87. Norite is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 1.6. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.