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