Properties of Adakite and Porphyry

Adakite

Porphyry

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.5-4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.5-2.52 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Adakite vs Porphyry Properties

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