Properties of Porphyry and Jaspillite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6-7
3
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
230.00 N/mm2
6
Cleavage
Imperfect
Imperfect
Toughness
1.7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
5.0-5.3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
0-5.7 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
3.20 kJ/Kg K
1
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Porphyry vs Jaspillite Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Jaspillite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Jaspillite properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite.
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