Properties of Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
Light to dark brown
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Irregular
Toughness
2.3
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
3.2-3.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Trachyandesite vs Pyroxenite Properties
Properties of Trachyandesite and Pyroxenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Trachyandesite vs Pyroxenite properties, get to know more about Trachyandesite Definition and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite.