Properties of Argillite and Anorthosite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Irregular
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Pearly to Subvitreous
Toughness
2.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.68
2.62-2.82
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.54-2.66 g/cm3
2.7-4 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Argillite vs Anorthosite Properties
Properties of Argillite and Anorthosite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Argillite vs Anorthosite properties, get to know more about Argillite 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 Argillite and Anorthosite.