Anorthosite and Granulite

All about Anorthosite and Granulite Properties

Know all about Anorthosite and Granulite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy whereas that of Granulite is Granoblastic. Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Granulite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous while that of Granulite is vitreous. Anorthosite and Granulite are available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling and that of Granulite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, soil conditioner, tombstones.