Properties of Anorthosite and Jaspillite

Anorthosite

Jaspillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-63

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA230.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.825.0-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³0-5.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anorthosite vs Jaspillite Properties

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