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Properties of Charnockite and Anorthosite


Properties of Anorthosite and Charnockite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
5-6   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Irregular   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Not Available   
Pearly to Subvitreous   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Irregular   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.62-2.82   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent   

Density
2.6 g/cm3   
2.7-4 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15

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

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Charnockite vs Anorthosite Properties

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

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