Andesite

Basalt

Properties of Andesite and Basalt

Andesite

Basalt

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

37.40 N/mm²

Rank: 28 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.8-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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2.39 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Andesite vs Basalt Properties

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