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