Andesite

Pegmatite

Properties of Andesite and Pegmatite

Andesite

Pegmatite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

178.54 N/mm²

Rank: 12 (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

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

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2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.6-2.63

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

2.6-2.65 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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Andesite vs Pegmatite Properties

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