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Properties of Pyrolite and Diorite


Properties of Diorite and Pyrolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Medium to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Not Available   

Streak
White   
Bluish Black   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Shiny   

Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2   
19
225.00 N/mm2   
7

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
2.1   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
3-3.01   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3   
2.8-3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K   
6
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Pyrolite vs Diorite Properties

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

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