Properties of Porphyry and Limestone
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Splintery
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull to Pearly
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
2.3-2.7
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Pressure Resistant
Porphyry vs Limestone Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Limestone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Limestone properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Limestone 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 Limestone.