Properties of Anorthosite and Borolanite

Anorthosite

Borolanite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-65.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.822.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³2.6 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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anorthosite vs Borolanite Properties

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