Andesite

Greywacke

Properties of Andesite and Greywacke

Andesite

Greywacke

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Angular and Fine

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

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Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

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2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.2-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

2.6-2.61 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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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Andesite vs Greywacke Properties

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