Properties of Porphyry and Claystone

Porphyry

Claystone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.7

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-40

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-2.52 g/cm³2-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Porphyry vs Claystone Properties

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