Properties of Andesite and Diorite

Andesite

Diorite

Properties of Diorite and Andesite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

Streak

White

Bluish Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Shiny

Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

1.1

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

2.8-3 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 Diorite Properties

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