Properties of Trachyandesite and Porphyry
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.5-4
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Trachyandesite vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Trachyandesite and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Trachyandesite vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite and Porphyry.