Properties of Websterite and Porphyry
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
  
Dull
  
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Imperfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.7
  
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
  
2.5-4
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
  
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Websterite vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Websterite and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Websterite vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Websterite 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 Websterite and Porphyry.