Properties of Hornblendite and Andesite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Hornblendite vs Andesite Properties
Properties of Hornblendite and Andesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Hornblendite vs Andesite properties, get to know more about Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite and Andesite.