Properties of Anthracite and Anorthosite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Pearly to Subvitreous
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4
2.62-2.82
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
1.25-2.5 g/cm3
2.7-4 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Anthracite vs Anorthosite Properties
Properties of Anthracite and Anorthosite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Anthracite vs Anorthosite properties, get to know more about Anthracite Definition and Anorthosite 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 Anthracite and Anorthosite.