Flint

Porphyry

Properties of Flint and Porphyry

Flint

Porphyry

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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450.00 N/mm²

Rank: 1 (Overall)▶

Not Available

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.5-4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-2.71 g/cm³

2.5-2.52 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.74 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Flint vs Porphyry Properties

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