Properties of Blue Granite and Anorthosite

Blue Granite

Anorthosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse 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

Subvitreous to Dull

Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.62-2.82

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.9-2.91 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, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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

Blue Granite vs Anorthosite Properties

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