Properties of Porphyry and Metapelite

Porphyry

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

White

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-43.4-3.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-2.52 g/cm³0-300 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Porphyry vs Metapelite Properties

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