Properties of Porphyry and Andesite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
225.00 N/mm
2
  
7
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1.7
  
1.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
  
2.5-2.8
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
  
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
2.39 kJ/Kg K
  
2
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Porphyry vs Andesite Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Andesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Andesite properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Andesite 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 Andesite.