Properties of Foidolite and Anorthosite

Foidolite

Anorthosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.55-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

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

2.862.62-2.82

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

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, Wear Resistant

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

Foidolite vs Anorthosite Properties

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