Properties of Porphyry and Hawaiite

Porphyry

Hawaiite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Not Available

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

1.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-4Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-2.52 g/cm³Not Available

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 Hawaiite Properties

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