Properties of Marble and Andesite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Vitreous
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
1.1
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.4-2.7 g/cm3
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Marble vs Andesite Properties
Properties of Marble and Andesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Marble vs Andesite properties, get to know more about Marble 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 Marble and Andesite.