Properties of Adamellite and Aplite

Adamellite

Aplite

Properties of Aplite and Adamellite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

6.5

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²

130.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.6

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Adamellite vs Aplite Properties

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