Properties of Litchfieldite and Anorthosite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Irregular
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Pearly to Subvitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.62-2.82
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.7-4 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Litchfieldite vs Anorthosite Properties
Properties of Litchfieldite and Anorthosite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Litchfieldite vs Anorthosite properties, get to know more about Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite and Anorthosite.