Pyroxenite

Andesite

Properties of Pyroxenite and Andesite

Pyroxenite

Andesite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

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1.1.9 Toughness

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.5

2.5-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.6 g/cm³

2.11-2.36 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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pyroxenite vs Andesite Properties

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