Properties of Ijolite and Porphyry

Ijolite

Porphyry

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.762.5-4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.5-2.52 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Ijolite vs Porphyry Properties

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