Properties of Tachylite and Anorthosite

Tachylite

Anorthosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.55-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Vermilion

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Resinous

Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

206.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.42.62-2.82

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

3.058 g/cm³2.7-4 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.56 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

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

Tachylite vs Anorthosite Properties

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