Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Anorthosite

Rhomb Porphyry

Anorthosite

Properties of Anorthosite and Rhomb Porphyry

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-5.5

5-6

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

Streak

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Pearly to Subvitreous

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

Toughness

2.7

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.62-2.82

Transparency

Translucent

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.7-4 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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

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Rhomb Porphyry vs Anorthosite Properties

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