Properties of Anorthosite and Diamictite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Pearly to Subvitreous
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.82
4.3-5.0
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.7-4 g/cm3
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Anorthosite vs Diamictite Properties
Properties of Anorthosite and Diamictite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Anorthosite vs Diamictite properties, get to know more about Anorthosite Definition and Diamictite 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 Diamictite.