Properties of Aplite and Jaspillite

Aplite

Jaspillite

Properties of Jaspillite and Aplite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Earthy

Compressive Strength

130.00 N/mm²

230.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.6

5.0-5.3

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.6 g/cm³

0-5.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K

3.20 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Aplite vs Jaspillite Properties

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