Properties of Norite and Porphyry
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Irregular
  
Streak
Black
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm
2
  
7
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Imperfect
  
Toughness
1.6
  
1.7
  
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
  
2.5-4
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.7-3.3 g/cm3
  
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Norite vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Norite and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Norite vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Norite 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 Norite and Porphyry.