Properties of Argillite and Andesite

Argillite

Andesite

Properties of Andesite and Argillite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Uneven

Streak

White to Grey

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

Not Available

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

Toughness

2.6

1.1

Specific Gravity

2.56-2.68

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K

2.39 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Argillite vs Andesite Properties

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