Properties of Andesite and Diatomite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Andesite vs Diatomite Properties
Properties of Andesite and Diatomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Andesite vs Diatomite properties, get to know more about Andesite Definition and Diatomite 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 Diatomite.