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Porphyry has cleavage due to its mineral composition and the way it forms. The presence of larger crystals, or phenocrysts, within a finer-grained matrix results from the slow cooling of magma, which allows for the development of distinct crystal structures. These minerals often have planes of weakness, allowing them to break along specific directions, creating cleavage. Thus, the combination of mineral types and their arrangement contributes to the rock's cleavage properties.
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The way a mineral splits is called?
CLEAVAGE
Does a mineral have crystal form but no cleavage?
All minerals have a crystal form, but not all have cleavage.
Is porphyry organic?
No. For it to be organic there would have to be pieces of once living things in it such as fossils.
What is the cleavage of the mineral calcite?
Calcite's cleavage is a perfectional, 4 directional rhombohedron shape.
Is the cleavage for a mineral is always the same for that mineral?
Yes, all different samples of that mineral will have the same cleavage.
How much cleavage does porphyry rock have?
Porphyry rock typically exhibits a relatively low degree of cleavage due to its formation from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, resulting in large crystals embedded in a finer-grained matrix. Cleavage in this context refers to the tendency of a rock to break along specific planes, which is more pronounced in some sedimentary or metamorphic rocks. While porphyry can have some fractures and joints, it does not possess well-defined cleavage like those seen in other rock types.
When was Porphyry of Gaza born?
Porphyry of Gaza was born in 347.
What is a porphyry sarcophagus?
Porphyry is a type of granite that comes in various colors, that the Egyptians were known to appreciate carving things like coffins in. A stone coffin carved of porphyry is a porphyry sarcophagus.
When did Porphyry of Gaza die?
Porphyry of Gaza died on 420-02-26.
Is porphyry extrusive or intrusive?
Porphyry can be either extrusive or intrusive. Extrusive porphyry forms from lava that cools quickly on the Earth's surface, while intrusive porphyry forms from magma that cools more slowly beneath the surface. Both types of porphyry have distinctive large crystals (phenocrysts) embedded in a fine-grained matrix.
How many types of porphyry are there?
Lots
What is the mohs hardness of porphyry?
10
How fast does porphyry cool?
very slowley
Is porphyry igneous sedimentary or metamorpic?
its igenoeus
What is sulfurs cleavage cleavage?
Sulfur's cleavage is imperfect.
Did porphyry cool quickly or slowly?
Porphyry cooled slowly, allowing large crystals to form within a fine-grained matrix. This slow cooling process gives porphyry its characteristic appearance of large crystals embedded in a finer grained groundmass.
What minerals are found in porphyry?
Mostly feldspar and quartz
