All about Aplite and Sandstone Properties
Know all about Aplite and Sandstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Aplite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Sandstone is Clastic, Granular, Rough. Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled and Sandstone appears Rough. The luster of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Sandstone is dull. Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Sandstone 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 Sandstone are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones, used in aquariums.