Properties of Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
2.86
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Porphyry vs Rhomb Porphyry Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Rhomb Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Rhomb Porphyry properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry.