Properties of Appinite and Anorthosite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Pearly to Subvitreous
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.62-2.82
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
2.7-4 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Appinite vs Anorthosite Properties
Properties of Appinite and Anorthosite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Appinite vs Anorthosite properties, get to know more about Appinite 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 Appinite and Anorthosite.