Properties of Flint and Andesite

Flint

Andesite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-2.71 g/cm³2.11-2.36 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K2.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Flint vs Andesite Properties

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