Properties of Anorthosite and Jadeitite

Anorthosite

Jadeitite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-63-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.822.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

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

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Anorthosite vs Jadeitite Properties

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