Properties of Variolite and Andesite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6
7
Grain Size
Not Applicable
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
37.50 N/mm2
27
225.00 N/mm2
7
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
2.3
1.1
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
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
15
2.39 kJ/Kg K
2
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Variolite vs Andesite Properties
Properties of Variolite and Andesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Variolite vs Andesite properties, get to know more about Variolite 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 Variolite and Andesite.
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