Properties of Trondhjemite and Trachyandesite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
4-5
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Bluish Black
  
Light to dark brown
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Earthy
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
37.40 N/mm
2
  
28
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
2.1
  
2.3
  
Specific Gravity
2.86-3
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.73 g/cm3
  
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Trondhjemite vs Trachyandesite Properties
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