Properties of Anorthosite and Mylonite

Anorthosite

Mylonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-63-4

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

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA1.28 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.822.97-3.05

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³2.6-4.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K1.50 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 Mylonite Properties

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