Properties of Porphyry and Mylonite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Conchoidal
Toughness
1.7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
2.97-3.05
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
2.6-4.8 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Porphyry vs Mylonite Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Mylonite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Mylonite properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Mylonite 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 Mylonite.