Properties of Porphyry and Cataclasite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Available
Toughness
1.7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
2.1
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Porphyry vs Cataclasite Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Cataclasite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Cataclasite properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite.