Anorthosite

Hornfels

Properties of Anorthosite and Hornfels

Anorthosite

Hornfels

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-6

2-3

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

5.80 N/mm²

Rank: 31 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

Not Yet Found

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.82

3.4-3.9

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³

0.25-0.30 g/cm³

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)▶

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, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Anorthosite vs Hornfels Properties

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