Properties of Porphyry and Conglomerate
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Non-Existent
Toughness
1.7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
2.86-2.88
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
1.7-2.3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Porphyry vs Conglomerate Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Conglomerate play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Conglomerate properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate.