Properties of Aplite and Quartzite

Aplite

Quartzite

Properties of Quartzite and Aplite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

6-7

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

130.00 N/mm²

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Indiscernible

Toughness

Not Available

1.9

Specific Gravity

2.6

2.6-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

Density

2.6 g/cm³

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Aplite vs Quartzite Properties

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