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All about Anorthosite and Andesite Properties

Know all about Anorthosite and Andesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anorthosite and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy whereas that of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Andesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous while that of Andesite is vitreous. Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors whereas Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling and that of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.

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