Properties of Quartzite and Andesite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
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.