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Properties of Aplite and Obsidian

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
6.55-5.5
Coal
1 7
1.1.8 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Not Applicable
1.1.9 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
1.1.10 Streak
White
White
1.1.11 Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
1.1.12 Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Vitreous
1.1.13 Compressive Strength
130.00 N/mm20.15 N/mm2
Slate
0.15 450
1.1.17 Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
1.1.18 Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
1.1.19 Specific Gravity
2.62.6-2.7
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.20 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
1.1.21 Density
2.6 g/cm32.6 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.3.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Aplite vs Obsidian Properties

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