Anorthosite

Foidolite

Properties of Anorthosite and Foidolite

Anorthosite

Foidolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-6

1.5

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

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.82

2.86

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³

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1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

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

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anorthosite vs Foidolite Properties

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