Properties of Aplite and Charnockite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6.5
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
  
Not Available
  
Compressive Strength
130.00 N/mm
2
  
16
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6
  
Not Available
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
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, Wear Resistant
  
Aplite vs Charnockite Properties
Properties of Aplite and Charnockite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Aplite vs Charnockite properties, get to know more about Aplite Definition and Charnockite 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 Charnockite.