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Properties of Peridotite and Anorthosite

1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
5.5-6
5-6
1.1.2 Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Irregular
Irregular
1.1.4 Streak
White
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Shiny
Pearly to Subvitreous
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
Properties of F..
107.55 N/mm2
Rank: 19 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Properties of Obsidian
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1.1.8 Cleavage
Imperfect
Irregular
1.1.9 Toughness
2.1
Not Available
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
3-3.01
2.62-2.82
1.1.11 Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent
1.1.12 Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
2.7-4 g/cm3
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
1.26 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 5 (Overall)
0.84 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 15 (Overall)
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

Peridotite vs Anorthosite Properties

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