Properties of Pyroxenite and Andesite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
1.1
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pyroxenite vs Andesite Properties
Properties of Pyroxenite and Andesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyroxenite vs Andesite properties, get to know more about Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite and Andesite.