Properties of Granodiorite and Anorthosite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6
5-6
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Irregular
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Pearly to Subvitreous
Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2
13
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.62-2.82
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.7-4 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K
16
0.84 kJ/Kg K
15
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Granodiorite vs Anorthosite Properties
Properties of Granodiorite and Anorthosite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Granodiorite vs Anorthosite properties, get to know more about Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite and Anorthosite.
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