Properties of Andesite and Porphyry

Andesite

Porphyry

Properties of Porphyry and Andesite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Irregular

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Dull

Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

Toughness

1.1

1.7

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.5-4

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

2.5-2.52 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Andesite vs Porphyry Properties

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