Properties of Anorthosite and Monzonite

Anorthosite

Monzonite

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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

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

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

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.822.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³2.9-2.91 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, Pressure Resistant

Anorthosite vs Monzonite Properties

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