Properties of Porphyry and Hyaloclastite

Porphyry

Hyaloclastite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-71-2

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Dull and Grainy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

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

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 .