Properties of Phonolite and Anorthosite

Phonolite

Anorthosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-65-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.62-2.82

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.7-4 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, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

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

Phonolite vs Anorthosite Properties

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