Properties of Felsite and Rhomb Porphyry

Felsite

Rhomb Porphyry

Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Felsite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-5.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

0.15 N/mm²

310.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

2.7

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.86

Transparency

Translucent

Density

2.6 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Felsite vs Rhomb Porphyry Properties

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