Properties of Benmoreite and Porphyry

Benmoreite

Porphyry

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.5-4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.5-2.52 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Benmoreite vs Porphyry Properties

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