Properties of Porphyry and Ganister
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse or Fine
Fracture
Irregular
Splintery
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Porphyry vs Ganister Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Ganister play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Ganister properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Ganister 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 Ganister.