Properties of Aplite and Ganister
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Coarse or Fine
Fracture
Not Available
Splintery
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.6
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Aplite vs Ganister Properties
Properties of Aplite and Ganister play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Aplite vs Ganister properties, get to know more about Aplite Definition and Ganister 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 Ganister.