Properties of Serpentinite and Anorthosite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Irregular
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Pearly to Subvitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Irregular
Toughness
7
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
2.62-2.82
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
2.7-4 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Serpentinite vs Anorthosite Properties
Properties of Serpentinite and Anorthosite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Serpentinite vs Anorthosite properties, get to know more about Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite and Anorthosite.