Properties of Aplite and Kenyte
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Greasy to Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Poor
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Aplite vs Kenyte Properties
Properties of Aplite and Kenyte play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Aplite vs Kenyte properties, get to know more about Aplite Definition and Kenyte 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 Kenyte.