Properties of Anorthosite and Adakite

Anorthosite

Adakite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-63-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.82Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

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

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anorthosite vs Adakite Properties

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