Properties of Laterite and Anorthosite

Laterite

Anorthosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

25-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine 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

Dull

Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Applicable

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.62-2.82

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.7-4 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

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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

Laterite vs Anorthosite Properties

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