Properties of Cataclasite and Anorthosite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly to Subvitreous
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.1
2.62-2.82
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.7-4 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Cataclasite vs Anorthosite Properties
Properties of Cataclasite and Anorthosite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Cataclasite vs Anorthosite properties, get to know more about Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite and Anorthosite.