Icelandite

Anorthosite

Properties of Icelandite and Anorthosite

Icelandite

Anorthosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

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Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.62-2.82

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

2.7-4 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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2.39 kJ/Kg K

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0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

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

Icelandite vs Anorthosite Properties

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