Anorthosite

Pumice

Properties of Anorthosite and Pumice

Anorthosite

Pumice

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Planar

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

51.20 N/mm²

Rank: 26 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.82

2.86

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

0.87 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Anorthosite vs Pumice Properties

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