Properties of Flint and Porphyry

Flint

Porphyry

Properties of Porphyry and Flint

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Dull

Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Imperfect

Toughness

1.5

1.7

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.5-4

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.7-2.71 g/cm³

2.5-2.52 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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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.