Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Andesite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Vitreous
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
1.1
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Alkali Feldspar Granite vs Andesite Properties
Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Andesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Alkali Feldspar Granite vs Andesite properties, get to know more about Alkali Feldspar Granite 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 Alkali Feldspar Granite and Andesite.