Properties of Andesite and Quartzite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
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.