Properties of Aplite and Granophyre

Aplite

Granophyre

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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 to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

130.00 N/mm²175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Aplite vs Granophyre Properties

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