Properties of Andesite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Andesite

Alkali Feldspar Granite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Andesite vs Alkali Feldspar Granite Properties

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