Properties of Larvikite and Norite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
7
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Not Available
  
Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
225.00 N/mm2
  
7
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.86-2.87
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-2.91 g/cm3
  
2.7-3.3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Larvikite vs Norite Properties
Properties of Larvikite and Norite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Larvikite vs Norite properties, get to know more about Larvikite Definition and Norite 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 Larvikite and Norite.