Properties of Scoria and Porphyry
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5-6
6-7
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Dull
Cleavage
Perfect
Imperfect
Toughness
2.1
1.7
Specific Gravity
Not Available
2.5-4
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Scoria vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Scoria and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Scoria vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Scoria 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 Scoria and Porphyry.
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