Properties of Andesite and Rhyolite

Andesite

Rhyolite

Properties of Rhyolite and Andesite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Sub-conchoidal

Streak

White

Colorless

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Earthy

Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

1.1

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.65-2.67

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

2.4-2.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Andesite vs Rhyolite Properties

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