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Properties of Tuff and Andesite

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Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fracture

Streak

Porosity

Luster

Compressive Strength

Cleavage

Toughness

Specific Gravity

Transparency

Density

Specific Heat Capacity

Resistance

 
4-6
Fine Grained
Uneven
White
Highly Porous
Vitreous to Dull
243.80 N/mm2
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2.73
Opaque
1-1.8 g/cm3
0.20 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
 
7
Very fine-grained
Uneven
White
Less Porous
Vitreous
225.00 N/mm2
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1.1
2.5-2.8
Opaque
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
2.39 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Tuff vs Andesite Properties

Properties of Tuff and Andesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tuff vs Andesite properties, get to know more about Tuff 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 Tuff and Andesite.