Properties of Porphyry and Troctolite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Not Available
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-4
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
2.7-3.3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Porphyry vs Troctolite Properties
Properties of Porphyry and Troctolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Porphyry vs Troctolite properties, get to know more about Porphyry Definition and Troctolite 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 Troctolite.