Properties of Andesite and Trachyandesite

Andesite

Trachyandesite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

74-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Andesite vs Trachyandesite Properties

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