Properties of Anorthosite and Kimberlite

Anorthosite

Kimberlite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine to 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

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.822.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³2.95-2.96 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.92 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

Anorthosite vs Kimberlite Properties

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