Properties of Anorthosite and Pumice
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Planar
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Pearly to Subvitreous
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
3
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.82
2.86
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.7-4 g/cm3
0.25-0.3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Anorthosite vs Pumice Properties
Properties of Anorthosite and Pumice play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Anorthosite vs Pumice properties, get to know more about Anorthosite Definition and Pumice 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 Pumice.