Properties of Porphyry and Diamictite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Available
Toughness
1.7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
4.3-5.0
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Porphyry vs Diamictite Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Diamictite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Diamictite properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Diamictite 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 Diamictite.