Properties of Porphyry and Serpentinite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Irregular
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
2.79-3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Porphyry vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite.