Properties of Anorthosite and Pegmatite

Anorthosite

Pegmatite

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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

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA178.54 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.822.6-2.63

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³2.6-2.65 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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Anorthosite vs Pegmatite Properties

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