Properties of Aplite and Anorthosite

Aplite

Anorthosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.55-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

130.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.62-2.82

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.7-4 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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

Aplite vs Anorthosite Properties

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