Properties of Aplite and Diamictite

Aplite

Diamictite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.52-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

130.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.64.3-5.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.2-2.35 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Aplite vs Diamictite Properties

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