Properties of Boninite and Porphyry
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Irregular
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
2.5-4
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Boninite vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Boninite and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Boninite vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Boninite 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 Boninite and Porphyry.