Properties of Websterite and Anorthosite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Irregular
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Pearly to Subvitreous
Cleavage
Irregular
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
2.62-2.82
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
2.7-4 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Websterite vs Anorthosite Properties
Properties of Websterite and Anorthosite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Websterite vs Anorthosite properties, get to know more about Websterite 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 Websterite and Anorthosite.