Aplite

Tonalite

Properties of Aplite and Tonalite

Aplite

Tonalite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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130.00 N/mm²

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (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

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6

2.86-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³

2.73 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)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Aplite vs Tonalite Properties

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