Properties of Minette and Porphyry
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5-6
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
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
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
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.