Properties of Adakite and Porphyry
Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Streak
Bluish Black
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
1.7
Specific Gravity
Not Available
2.5-4
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
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.