Properties of Porphyry and Siltstone
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
2.54-2.73
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
2.6-2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Porphyry vs Siltstone Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Siltstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Siltstone properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Siltstone 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 Siltstone.