Properties of Pyroxenite and Porphyry
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Irregular
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Dull
Cleavage
Irregular
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
1.7
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
2.5-4
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Pyroxenite vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Pyroxenite and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyroxenite vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite and Porphyry.