Properties of Granite and Andesite

Granite

Andesite

Properties of Andesite and Granite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

Not Available

1.1

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.65-2.75 g/cm³

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K

2.39 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Granite vs Andesite Properties

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