Properties of Tonalite and Porphyry
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6-7
6-7
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Streak
Bluish Black
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Toughness
2.1
1.7
Specific Gravity
2.86-3
2.5-4
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.73 g/cm3
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Tonalite vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Tonalite and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tonalite vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Tonalite 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 Tonalite and Porphyry.
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