Properties of Andesite and Quartzite

Andesite

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.6-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³2.32-2.42 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Andesite vs Quartzite Properties

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