Properties of Arkose and Porphyry
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
1.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Arkose vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Arkose and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Arkose vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Arkose 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 Arkose and Porphyry.