Properties of Anorthosite and Gneiss

Anorthosite

Gneiss

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-67

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA125.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.822.5-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³2.6-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

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

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anorthosite vs Gneiss Properties

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