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