Properties of Porphyry and Pyroxenite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Cleavage
Imperfect
Irregular
Toughness
1.7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
3.2-3.5
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Porphyry vs Pyroxenite Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Pyroxenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Pyroxenite properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite.