Properties of Andesite and Picrite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
2.75-2.92
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Andesite vs Picrite Properties
Properties of Andesite and Picrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Andesite vs Picrite properties, get to know more about Andesite Definition and Picrite 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 Picrite.