Properties of Anorthosite and Pyroxenite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Pearly to Subvitreous
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Cleavage
Irregular
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.82
3.2-3.5
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.7-4 g/cm3
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
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.