Properties of Porphyry and Rhyodacite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Greasy to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
2.34-2.40
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Porphyry vs Rhyodacite Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Rhyodacite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Rhyodacite properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite.