Properties of Andesite and Foidolite

Andesite

Foidolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

71.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Andesite vs Foidolite Properties

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