Properties of Anorthosite and Variolite

Anorthosite

Variolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-66

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA37.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.822.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

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

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anorthosite vs Variolite Properties

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