Properties of Anorthosite and Dacite

Anorthosite

Dacite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-62-2.25

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.822.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³2.77-2.771 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anorthosite vs Dacite Properties

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