Properties of Travertine and Porphyry
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Irregular
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
1.68
2.5-4
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.71 g/cm3
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Travertine vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Travertine and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Travertine vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Travertine 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 Travertine and Porphyry.