Properties of Tonalite and Andesite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
Bluish Black
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-3
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.73 g/cm3
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Tonalite vs Andesite Properties
Properties of Tonalite and Andesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tonalite vs Andesite properties, get to know more about Tonalite 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 Tonalite and Andesite.