Properties of Anorthosite and Peridotite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Irregular
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Pearly to Subvitreous
Shiny
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.82
3-3.01
Transparency
Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.7-4 g/cm3
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Anorthosite vs Peridotite Properties
Properties of Anorthosite and Peridotite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Anorthosite vs Peridotite properties, get to know more about Anorthosite Definition and Peridotite 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 Peridotite.