Properties of Felsite and Andesite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5-5.5
7
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
0.15 N/mm2
33
225.00 N/mm2
7
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
1.1
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
2.39 kJ/Kg K
2
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Felsite vs Andesite Properties
Properties of Felsite and Andesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Felsite vs Andesite properties, get to know more about Felsite 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 Felsite and Andesite.
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