Properties of Andesite and Claystone
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
2-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Andesite vs Claystone Properties
Properties of Andesite and Claystone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Andesite vs Claystone properties, get to know more about Andesite Definition and Claystone 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 Claystone.