Properties of Aplite and Chalk

Aplite

Chalk

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.51

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

130.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.3-2.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.49-2.50 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.90 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Aplite vs Chalk Properties

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