Properties of Greenschist and Anorthosite

Greenschist

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

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.92.62-2.82

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

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

Greenschist vs Anorthosite Properties

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