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Properties of Andesite and Lherzolite


Properties of Lherzolite and Andesite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
6.5   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Vitreous   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2   
7
290.00 N/mm2   
3

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
1.1   
2.7   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.86   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.11-2.36 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
2.39 kJ/Kg K   
2
0.95 kJ/Kg K   
9

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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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.

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