Properties of Anorthosite and Turbidite

Anorthosite

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-63

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.822.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³1.6-2.5 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

Anorthosite vs Turbidite Properties

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