Properties of Andesite and Migmatite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
5.5-6.5
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
  
Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm
2
  
7
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Poor
  
Toughness
1.1
  
1.2
  
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
  
2.65-2.75
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
2.39 kJ/Kg K
  
2
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Andesite vs Migmatite Properties
Properties of Andesite and Migmatite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Andesite vs Migmatite properties, get to know more about Andesite Definition and Migmatite 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 Migmatite.