Diorite

Anorthosite

Properties of Diorite and Anorthosite

Diorite

Anorthosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.62-2.82

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.8-3 g/cm³

2.7-4 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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

Diorite vs Anorthosite Properties

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