Properties of Porphyry and Kenyte

Porphyry

Kenyte

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

1.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-42.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-2.52 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

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, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Porphyry vs Kenyte Properties

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