Properties of Epidosite and Anorthosite

Epidosite

Anorthosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

65-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

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

Not Available2.7-4 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, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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

Epidosite vs Anorthosite Properties

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