Properties of Porphyry and Adakite

Porphyry

Adakite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-4Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-2.52 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Porphyry vs Adakite Properties

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