Properties of Diamictite and Porphyry
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Irregular
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
1.7
Specific Gravity
4.3-5.0
2.5-4
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Diamictite vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Diamictite and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diamictite vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Diamictite 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 Diamictite and Porphyry.