Properties of Anorthosite and Latite

Anorthosite

Latite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-65-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine 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

NA310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.822.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³2.8-2.9 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, Pressure Resistant

Anorthosite vs Latite Properties

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