Properties of Amphibolite and Trachyandesite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
4-5
  
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
Light to dark brown
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
  
Earthy
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
37.40 N/mm
2
  
28
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
2.3
  
2.3
  
Specific Gravity
2.5
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
  
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Amphibolite vs Trachyandesite Properties
Properties of Amphibolite and Trachyandesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Amphibolite vs Trachyandesite properties, get to know more about Amphibolite Definition and Trachyandesite 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 Amphibolite and Trachyandesite.