Properties of Trachyte and Porphyry
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Irregular
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
1.7
Specific Gravity
2.7
2.5-4
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.43-2.45 g/cm3
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Trachyte vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Trachyte and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Trachyte vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Trachyte 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 Trachyte and Porphyry.