Properties of Metapelite and Porphyry
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Fibrous
Irregular
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
1.7
Specific Gravity
3.4-3.7
2.5-4
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
0-300 g/cm3
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Metapelite vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Metapelite and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Metapelite vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Metapelite 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 Metapelite and Porphyry.