Properties of Andesite and Itacolumite

Andesite

Itacolumite

Properties of Itacolumite and Andesite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse or Fine

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Dull

Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

Toughness

1.1

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Andesite vs Itacolumite Properties

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