Properties of Icelandite and Andesite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Very fine-grained
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Icelandite vs Andesite Properties
Properties of Icelandite and Andesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Icelandite vs Andesite properties, get to know more about Icelandite 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 Icelandite and Andesite.