Properties of Anorthosite and Dacite

Anorthosite

Dacite

Properties of Dacite and Anorthosite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-6

2-2.25

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.62-2.82

2.86-2.87

Transparency

Translucent

Density

2.7-4 g/cm³

2.77-2.771 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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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.