Properties of Andesite and Amphibolite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
7
6-7
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2
7
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
1.1
2.3
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
2.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
2.39 kJ/Kg K
2
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
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.
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