Andesite

Latite

Properties of Andesite and Latite

Andesite

Latite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine 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

Properties of F..

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225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

310.00 N/mm²

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

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2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.86

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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2.39 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Andesite vs Latite Properties

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