Properties of Metapelite and Anorthosite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Fibrous
Irregular
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Pearly to Subvitreous
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.4-3.7
2.62-2.82
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
0-300 g/cm3
2.7-4 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Metapelite vs Anorthosite Properties
Properties of Metapelite and Anorthosite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Metapelite vs Anorthosite properties, get to know more about Metapelite 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 Metapelite and Anorthosite.