Properties of Aplite and Porphyry
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Irregular
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
1.7
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.5-4
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Aplite vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Aplite and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Aplite vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Aplite 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 Aplite and Porphyry.