Properties of Aplite and Comendite

Aplite

Comendite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Pervasive

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

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/mm²92.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.38

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Aplite vs Comendite Properties

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