Properties of Porphyry and Arkose
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Available
Toughness
1.7
Not Available
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Porphyry vs Arkose Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Arkose play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Arkose properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Arkose 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 Arkose.