Properties of Anorthosite and Lignite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Pearly to Subvitreous
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Cleavage
Irregular
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.82
1.1-1.4
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.7-4 g/cm3
800-801 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Anorthosite vs Lignite Properties
Properties of Anorthosite and Lignite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Anorthosite vs Lignite properties, get to know more about Anorthosite Definition and Lignite 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 Lignite.