Properties of Andesite and Mylonite

Andesite

Mylonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²1.28 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.97-3.05

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³2.6-4.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K1.50 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Andesite vs Mylonite Properties

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