Properties of Porphyry and Shale

Porphyry

Shale

Properties of Shale and Porphyry

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Irregular

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Imperfect

Slaty

Toughness

1.7

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.5-4

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.5-2.52 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Porphyry vs Shale Properties

Properties of Porphyry and Shale play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Shale properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Shale 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 Shale.