Properties of Lamprophyre and Porphyry
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Dull
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
1.7
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.5-4
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Lamprophyre vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Lamprophyre and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Lamprophyre vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre and Porphyry.