Properties of Anorthosite and Felsite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Pearly to Subvitreous
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.82
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
Density
2.7-4 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Anorthosite vs Felsite Properties
Properties of Anorthosite and Felsite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Anorthosite vs Felsite properties, get to know more about Anorthosite Definition and Felsite 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 Felsite.