Aplite

Pyrolite

Properties of Aplite and Pyrolite

Aplite

Pyrolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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130.00 N/mm²

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

107.55 N/mm²

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6

3-3.01

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.79 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

1.25 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Aplite vs Pyrolite Properties

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