Aplite

Shale

Properties of Aplite and Shale

Aplite

Shale

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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130.00 N/mm²

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (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

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6

2.2-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 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)▶

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 23 (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 Shale Properties

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