Properties of Kimberlite and Rhomb Porphyry
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.7
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.86
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Kimberlite vs Rhomb Porphyry Properties
Properties of Kimberlite and Rhomb Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Kimberlite vs Rhomb Porphyry properties, get to know more about Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite and Rhomb Porphyry.