Andesite

Diorite

Properties of Andesite and Diorite

Andesite

Diorite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

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2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.8-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

2.8-3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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2.39 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Andesite vs Diorite Properties

Properties of Andesite and Diorite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Andesite vs Diorite properties, get to know more about Andesite Definition and Diorite 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 Andesite and Diorite.