Aplite

Kimberlite

Properties of Aplite and Kimberlite

Aplite

Kimberlite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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130.00 N/mm²

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6

2.86-2.87

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³

2.95-2.96 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.79 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Aplite vs Kimberlite Properties

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