Properties of Anorthosite and Schist
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Pearly to Subvitreous
Shiny
Toughness
Not Available
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.82
2.5-2.9
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.7-4 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Anorthosite vs Schist Properties
Properties of Anorthosite and Schist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Anorthosite vs Schist properties, get to know more about Anorthosite Definition and Schist 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 Schist.