Properties of Pyroxenite and Anorthosite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
7
5-6
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Irregular
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Pearly to Subvitreous
Cleavage
Irregular
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
2.62-2.82
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
2.7-4 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.84 kJ/Kg K
15
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pyroxenite vs Anorthosite Properties
Properties of Pyroxenite and Anorthosite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyroxenite vs Anorthosite properties, get to know more about Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite and Anorthosite.
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