Properties of Andesite and Mugearite

Andesite

Mugearite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²37.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Andesite vs Mugearite Properties

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