Properties of Diabase and Porphyry

Diabase

Porphyry

Properties of Porphyry and Diabase

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

Streak

Black

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Not Available

Dull

Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

Toughness

1.6

1.7

Specific Gravity

2.86-2.87

2.5-4

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³

2.5-2.52 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Diabase vs Porphyry Properties

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