Greenschist

Porphyry

Properties of Greenschist and Porphyry

Greenschist

Porphyry

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-4

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.9

2.5-4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.5-2.52 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Greenschist vs Porphyry Properties

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