Properties of Trachyandesite and Icelandite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Trachyandesite vs Icelandite Properties
Properties of Trachyandesite and Icelandite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Trachyandesite vs Icelandite properties, get to know more about Trachyandesite Definition and Icelandite 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 Trachyandesite and Icelandite.