Properties of Anorthosite and Phyllite

Anorthosite

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-61-2

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse 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

Phyllitic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.822.72-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³2.18-3.3 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

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Anorthosite vs Phyllite Properties

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