Properties of Andesite and Lherzolite

Andesite

Lherzolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76.5

1 7

1.5.1 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.5.2 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.5.3 Streak

White

1.5.4 Porosity

Less Porous

1.5.5 Luster

Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.5.6 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²290.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.5.7 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.5.8 Toughness

1.1

2.7

1.5.9 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.86

0 8.4

1.5.10 Transparency

Opaque

1.5.11 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.6 Thermal Properties

1.6.1 Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.6.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Andesite vs Lherzolite Properties

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