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Properties of Scoria and Anorthosite


Properties of Anorthosite and Scoria


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5-6   
5-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Pearly to Subvitreous   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Irregular   

Toughness
2.1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.62-2.82   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent   

Density
Not Available   
2.7-4 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15

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

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Scoria vs Anorthosite Properties

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

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