Properties of Porphyry and Blueschist
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
3.5-4
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine to Medium Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Dull
  
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
1.7
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
  
3-3.2
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Porphyry vs Blueschist Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Blueschist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Blueschist properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Blueschist 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 Blueschist.