Properties of Porphyry and Wehrlite

Porphyry

Wehrlite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.7

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-48.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-2.52 g/cm³2.6-3.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.63 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Porphyry vs Wehrlite Properties

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