Properties of Andesite and Sandstone

Andesite

Sandstone

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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

Coarse or Fine

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³2.2-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K0.92 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 Sandstone Properties

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