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Properties of Andesite and Shale

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
7
3
1.1.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Very fine-grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
1.1.4 Streak
White
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Vitreous
Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
Properties of F..
225.00 N/mm2
Rank: 7 (Overall)
95.00 N/mm2
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Properties of Obsidian
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1.1.8 Cleavage
Not Available
Slaty
1.1.9 Toughness
1.1
2.6
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
2.2-2.8
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
2.39 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 2 (Overall)
0.39 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Properties of Granulite
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1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Andesite vs Shale Properties

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