Properties of Andesite and Amphibolite

Andesite

Amphibolite

Properties of Amphibolite and Andesite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Irregular to Conchoidal

Streak

White

White to Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

Toughness

1.1

2.3

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.5

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Andesite vs Amphibolite Properties

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