Properties of Basanite and Anorthosite

Basanite

Anorthosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.62-2.82

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.7 g/cm³2.7-4 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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

Basanite vs Anorthosite Properties

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