Properties of Aplite and Marble
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.4-2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Aplite vs Marble Properties
Properties of Aplite and Marble play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Aplite vs Marble properties, get to know more about Aplite Definition and Marble 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 Marble.