Properties of Anorthosite and Greywacke
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Angular and Fine
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Pearly to Subvitreous
Dull
Cleavage
Irregular
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.6
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.82
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.7-4 g/cm3
2.6-2.61 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Anorthosite vs Greywacke Properties
Properties of Anorthosite and Greywacke play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Anorthosite vs Greywacke properties, get to know more about Anorthosite Definition and Greywacke 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 Greywacke.