Properties of Harzburgite and Andesite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
7
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
225.00 N/mm
2
  
7
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.1
  
1.1
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
  
2.5-2.8
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
  
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K
  
6
2.39 kJ/Kg K
  
2
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Harzburgite vs Andesite Properties
Properties of Harzburgite and Andesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Harzburgite vs Andesite properties, get to know more about Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite and Andesite.