Properties of Itacolumite and Andesite

Itacolumite

Andesite

Properties of Andesite and Itacolumite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

Toughness

2.6

1.1

Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

2.39 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Itacolumite vs Andesite Properties

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