Properties of Porphyry and Ijolite

Porphyry

Ijolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75.5-6

1 7

1.4.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.4.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.4.4 Streak

White

1.4.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.4.6 Luster

Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.4.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.4.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Poor

1.4.9 Toughness

1.7

Not Available

1.4.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-42.6-2.76

0 8.4

1.4.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.4.12 Density

2.5-2.52 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.5 Thermal Properties

1.5.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.5.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Porphyry vs Ijolite Properties

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