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Properties of Porphyry and Andesite


Properties of Andesite and Porphyry


Properties

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/mm2   
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   

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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.

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