Properties of Ijolite and Porphyry
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Irregular
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Dull
Toughness
Not Available
1.7
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.76
2.5-4
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
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.