Properties of Cataclasite and Porphyry

Cataclasite

Porphyry

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.12.5-4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

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

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Cataclasite vs Porphyry Properties

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