Properties of Porphyry and Banded iron formation
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
5.0-5.3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Porphyry vs Banded iron formation Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Banded iron formation play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Banded iron formation properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation.