Properties of Aplite and Jaspillite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Earthy
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
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
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
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.