Properties of Porphyry and Argillite

Porphyry

Argillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-72-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.7

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-42.56-2.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-2.52 g/cm³2.54-2.66 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Porphyry vs Argillite Properties

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