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Properties of Cataclasite and Porphyry


Properties of Porphyry and Cataclasite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-4   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
NA   
Irregular   

Streak
Black   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Vitreous   
Dull   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Imperfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.7   

Specific Gravity
2.1   
2.5-4   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   
2.5-2.52 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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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.

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