Properties of Anorthosite and Quartzite

Anorthosite

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.822.6-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³2.32-2.42 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anorthosite vs Quartzite Properties

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