Properties of Quartzite and Andesite

Quartzite

Andesite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-77

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

1.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.82.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³2.11-2.36 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K2.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Quartzite vs Andesite Properties

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