Porphyry

Minette

Properties of Porphyry and Minette

Porphyry

Minette

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-4

2.86-2.87

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-2.52 g/cm³

2.95-2.96 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Porphyry vs Minette Properties

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