Properties of Mylonite and Porphyry
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
1.7
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.05
2.5-4
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-4.8 g/cm3
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Mylonite vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Mylonite and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Mylonite vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Mylonite 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 Mylonite and Porphyry.