Properties of Anorthosite and Diorite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Not Available
Streak
White
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Pearly to Subvitreous
Shiny
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.82
2.8-3
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.7-4 g/cm3
2.8-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Anorthosite vs Diorite Properties
Properties of Anorthosite and Diorite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Anorthosite vs Diorite properties, get to know more about Anorthosite Definition and Diorite 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 Diorite.