Porphyry

Wackestone

Properties of Porphyry and Wackestone

Porphyry

Wackestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

2-3

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.7

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-4

2.2-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-2.52 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.39 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Porphyry vs Wackestone Properties

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