Properties of Aplite and Evaporite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6.5
2-3
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
130.00 N/mm2
16
225.00 N/mm2
7
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.86-2.99
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K
16
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Aplite vs Evaporite Properties
Properties of Aplite and Evaporite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Aplite vs Evaporite properties, get to know more about Aplite Definition and Evaporite 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 Evaporite.
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