Properties of Anorthosite and Blueschist

Anorthosite

Blueschist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-63.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.823-3.2

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Anorthosite vs Blueschist Properties

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