Properties of Porphyry and Laterite

Porphyry

Laterite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-72

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Applicable

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, Pressure Resistant

Porphyry vs Laterite Properties

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