Properties of Quartzite and Anorthosite

Quartzite

Anorthosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.82.62-2.82

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³2.7-4 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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

Quartzite vs Anorthosite Properties

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