Properties of Aplite and Felsite

Aplite

Felsite

Properties of Felsite and Aplite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

5-5.5

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

130.00 N/mm²

0.15 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.6

2.6-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

Density

2.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Aplite vs Felsite Properties

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