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Properties of Anorthosite and Greenschist


Properties of Greenschist and Anorthosite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5-6   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Pearly to Subvitreous   
Shiny   

Cleavage
Irregular   
Slaty   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.82   
2.5-2.9   

Transparency
Translucent   
Opaque   

Density
2.7-4 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   

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Anorthosite vs Greenschist Properties

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

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