Properties of Anorthosite and Rhomb Porphyry
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Pearly to Subvitreous
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.7
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.82
2.86
Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
Density
2.7-4 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Anorthosite vs Rhomb Porphyry Properties
Properties of Anorthosite and Rhomb Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Anorthosite vs Rhomb Porphyry properties, get to know more about Anorthosite Definition and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry.