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Anorthosite and Epidosite


Epidosite and Anorthosite


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All about Anorthosite and Epidosite Properties

Know all about Anorthosite and Epidosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anorthosite and Epidosite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy whereas that of Epidosite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Epidosite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous while that of Epidosite is not available. Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors whereas Epidosite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling and that of Epidosite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.

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