Properties of Porphyry and Comendite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Pervasive
Streak
White
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
2.38
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Porphyry vs Comendite Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Comendite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Comendite properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Comendite 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 Comendite.