Variolite

Anorthosite

Properties of Variolite and Anorthosite

Variolite

Anorthosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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37.50 N/mm²

Rank: 27 (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

2.3

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.62-2.82

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

2.7-4 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)▶

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.09 (Properties of..)

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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

Variolite vs Anorthosite Properties

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