Properties of Andesite and Slate

Andesite

Slate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²30.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.65-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K0.76 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 Slate Properties

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