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Properties of Anorthosite and Travertine


Properties of Travertine and Anorthosite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5-6   
3-4   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Splintery   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Pearly to Subvitreous   
Dull to Pearly   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
80.00 N/mm2   
23

Cleavage
Irregular   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
Not Available   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.82   
1.68   

Transparency
Translucent   
Opaque   

Density
2.7-4 g/cm3   
2.71 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15
1.09 kJ/Kg K   
8

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

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Anorthosite vs Travertine Properties

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

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