Properties of Picrite and Diorite

Picrite

Diorite

Properties of Diorite and Picrite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.8

6-7

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Bluish Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Shiny

Compressive Strength

189.00 N/mm²

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

Toughness

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.75-2.92

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³

2.8-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Picrite vs Diorite Properties

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