Properties of Porphyry and Aplite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Irregular
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Available
Toughness
1.7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
2.6
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Porphyry vs Aplite Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Aplite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Aplite properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Aplite 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 Aplite.