Variolite

Andesite

Properties of Variolite and Andesite

Variolite

Andesite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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37.50 N/mm²

Rank: 27 (Overall)▶

225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.5-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 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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0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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

Variolite vs Andesite Properties

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