Properties of Pyrolite and Porphyry

Pyrolite

Porphyry

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.012.5-4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³2.5-2.52 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.25 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Pyrolite vs Porphyry Properties

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