Properties of Scoria and Rhomb Porphyry
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5-6
  
5-5.5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
310.00 N/mm
2
  
2
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
2.1
  
2.7
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Scoria vs Rhomb Porphyry Properties
Properties of Scoria and Rhomb Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Scoria vs Rhomb Porphyry properties, get to know more about Scoria Definition and Rhomb 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 Rhomb Porphyry.