Properties of Tonalite and Anorthosite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Streak
Bluish Black
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Pearly to Subvitreous
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-3
2.62-2.82
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.73 g/cm3
2.7-4 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Tonalite vs Anorthosite Properties
Properties of Tonalite and Anorthosite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tonalite vs Anorthosite properties, get to know more about Tonalite 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 Tonalite and Anorthosite.