Physical Properties of Trachyandesite
Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Trachyandesite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Trachyandesite rock are vital in determining its Trachyandesite Texture and Trachyandesite Uses.
Hardness and Strength of Trachyandesite
The physical properties of Trachyandesite depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Trachyandesite is 4-5 whereas its compressive strength is 37.40 N/mm2. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Trachyandesite is light to dark brown whereas its fracture is conchoidal. Luster of Trachyandesite is the interaction of light with the surface of Trachyandesite. Luster of Trachyandesite is earthy. Trachyandesite cleavage is perfect. The specific gravity of Trachyandesite is 2.8-3. Trachyandesite is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 2.3. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.