Properties of Lignite and Anorthosite

Lignite

Anorthosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

15-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.1-1.42.62-2.82

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

800-801 g/cm³2.7-4 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

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

Lignite vs Anorthosite Properties

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