Diorite
Diorite is a rock. It has a Mohs hardness of 6-7 and dull to slightly glossy luster.
Diorite properties
| Type | Rock |
|---|---|
| Mohs hardness | 6-7 |
| Luster | Dull to slightly glossy |
| Typical colors | Generally light to dark gray with white and black speckles |
| Formation | Formed from the slow crystallization of magma beneath the Earth's surface |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 6–7 — hard
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