Properties of Aplite and Chalk
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Not Available
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.49-2.50 g/cm3
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.