Properties of Adakite and Andesite

Adakite

Andesite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-47

1 7

1.3.3 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Very fine-grained

1.3.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.3.7 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.3.10 Porosity

Less Porous

1.3.11 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Vitreous

1.3.12 Compressive Strength

NA225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.3.13 Cleavage

Not Available

1.3.14 Toughness

Not Available

1.1

1.3.15 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.3.16 Transparency

Opaque

1.3.17 Density

Not Available2.11-2.36 g/cm³

0 1400

1.4 Thermal Properties

1.4.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA2.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

4.3.5 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Adakite vs Andesite Properties

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