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Properties of Porphyry and Pseudotachylite


Properties of Pseudotachylite and Porphyry


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Uneven   

Streak
White   
Light to dark brown   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Vitreous   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
60.00 N/mm2   
25

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Irregular   

Toughness
1.7   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.5-4   
2.46-2.86   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Transparent to Translucent   

Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3   
2.7-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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Porphyry vs Pseudotachylite Properties

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

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