Properties of Granulite and Andesite

Granulite

Andesite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-77

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3.02.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.06-3.33 g/cm³2.11-2.36 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.14 kJ/Kg K2.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Granulite vs Andesite Properties

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