Properties of Migmatite and Porphyry

Migmatite

Porphyry

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6.56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.752.5-4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.5-2.52 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, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Migmatite vs Porphyry Properties

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