Properties of Anorthosite and Norite

Anorthosite

Norite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-67

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.822.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³2.7-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anorthosite vs Norite Properties

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