Properties of Shoshonite and Anorthosite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Irregular
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Pearly to Subvitreous
Toughness
1.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98
2.62-2.82
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.9-3 g/cm3
2.7-4 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Shoshonite vs Anorthosite Properties
Properties of Shoshonite and Anorthosite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Shoshonite vs Anorthosite properties, get to know more about Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite and Anorthosite.