Properties of Eclogite and Anorthosite

Eclogite

Anorthosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-45-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine 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

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.62-2.82

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

3.2-3.6 g/cm³2.7-4 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

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

Eclogite vs Anorthosite Properties

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