Properties of Amphibolite and Appinite

Amphibolite

Appinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.52.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³2.95-2.96 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Amphibolite vs Appinite Properties

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