Properties of Aplite and Granulite

Aplite

Granulite

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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 Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

130.00 N/mm²175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.8-3.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³3.06-3.33 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.14 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Aplite vs Granulite Properties

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