Properties of Pyrolite and Anorthosite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Irregular
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Pearly to Subvitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Irregular
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
2.62-2.82
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent
Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
2.7-4 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pyrolite vs Anorthosite Properties
Properties of Pyrolite and Anorthosite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyrolite vs Anorthosite properties, get to know more about Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite and Anorthosite.