Properties of Jasperoid and Anorthosite

Jasperoid

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

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.62-2.82

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

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

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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

Jasperoid vs Anorthosite Properties

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