Properties of Foidolite and Anorthosite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Pearly to Subvitreous
Cleavage
Perfect
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.62-2.82
Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
Density
Not Available
2.7-4 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.