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Anorthosite
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Properties of Anorthosite and Pyroxenite

Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fracture

Streak

Porosity

Luster

Compressive Strength

Cleavage

Toughness

Specific Gravity

Transparency

Density

Specific Heat Capacity

Resistance

 
5-6
Coarse Grained
Irregular
White
Less Porous
Pearly to Subvitreous
180.00 N/mm2
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2.62-2.82
Translucent
2.7-4 g/cm3
0.84 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
 
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Coarse Grained
Uneven
White, Greenish White or Grey
Less Porous
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
150.00 N/mm2
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3.2-3.5
Opaque
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
0.84 kJ/Kg K
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anorthosite vs Pyroxenite Properties

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