Properties of Porphyry and Trachyte
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Available
Toughness
1.7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
2.7
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
2.43-2.45 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Porphyry vs Trachyte Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Trachyte play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Trachyte properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Trachyte 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 Trachyte.