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Properties of Anorthosite and Porphyry


Properties of Porphyry and Anorthosite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Irregular   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Pearly to Subvitreous   
Dull   

Cleavage
Irregular   
Imperfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.7   

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.82   
2.5-4   

Transparency
Translucent   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.7-4 g/cm3   
2.5-2.52 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15
Not Available   

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

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Anorthosite vs Porphyry Properties

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

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