Properties of Anorthosite and Shonkinite

Anorthosite

Shonkinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-65.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.822.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.92 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, Wear Resistant

Anorthosite vs Shonkinite Properties

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