Properties of Anorthosite and Quartzite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Pearly to Subvitreous
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Indiscernible
Toughness
Not Available
1.9
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.82
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Translucent
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.7-4 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
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.