Properties of Andesite and Granulite

Andesite

Granulite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.8-3.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³3.06-3.33 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K0.14 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Andesite vs Granulite Properties

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