Properties of Porphyry and Quartzite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Indiscernible
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Porphyry vs Quartzite Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Quartzite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Quartzite properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Quartzite 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 Quartzite.