Properties of Anorthosite and Ijolite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal to Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Pearly to Subvitreous
Greasy to Dull
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.82
2.6-2.76
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.7-4 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Anorthosite vs Ijolite Properties
Properties of Anorthosite and Ijolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Anorthosite vs Ijolite properties, get to know more about Anorthosite Definition and Ijolite 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 Ijolite.