Properties of Aplite and Phyllite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6.5
  
1-2
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
  
Phyllitic
  
Compressive Strength
130.00 N/mm
2
  
16
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Crenulation and Pervasive
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.2
  
Specific Gravity
2.6
  
2.72-2.73
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Aplite vs Phyllite Properties
Properties of Aplite and Phyllite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Aplite vs Phyllite properties, get to know more about Aplite Definition and Phyllite 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 Phyllite.