Properties of Minette and Porphyry

Minette

Porphyry

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-66-7

1 7

3.3.6 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

3.3.7 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

3.3.9 Streak

White

3.3.10 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

4.1.2 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

4.1.3 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

4.1.10 Cleavage

Conchoidal

Imperfect

4.1.11 Toughness

Not Available

1.7

4.1.12 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.5-4

0 8.4

4.1.13 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

4.1.14 Density

2.95-2.96 g/cm³2.5-2.52 g/cm³

0 1400

4.2 Thermal Properties

4.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.4.1 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Minette vs Porphyry Properties

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