Properties of Porphyry and Diorite

Porphyry

Diorite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.7

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-42.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-2.52 g/cm³2.8-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Porphyry vs Diorite Properties

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