Properties of Anorthosite and Cataclasite

Anorthosite

Cataclasite

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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 Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

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

2.62-2.822.1

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³2.9-3.1 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, Pressure Resistant

Anorthosite vs Cataclasite Properties

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