Properties of Andesite and Metapelite

Andesite

Metapelite

Properties of Metapelite and Andesite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-6

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Fibrous

Streak

White

Unknown

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Earthy

Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

1.1

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

3.4-3.7

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

0-300 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K

0.72 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Andesite vs Metapelite Properties

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