Properties of Porphyry and Shale
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Irregular
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
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
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
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.