Properties of Andesite and Tephrite

Andesite

Tephrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²90.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³2.8-2.9 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

Andesite vs Tephrite Properties

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