All about Aplite and Itacolumite Properties
Know all about Aplite and Itacolumite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Aplite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Itacolumite is Clastic, Granular, Rough. Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled and Itacolumite appears Rough. The luster of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Itacolumite is dull. Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Itacolumite is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones and that of Itacolumite are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.