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Properties of Aplite and Borolanite


Properties of Borolanite and Aplite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6.5   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous   
Greasy to Dull   

Compressive Strength
130.00 N/mm2   
16
150.00 N/mm2   
14

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6   
2.6   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.6 g/cm3   
2.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K   
16
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Aplite vs Borolanite Properties

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

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