Properties of Aplite and Shale

Aplite

Shale

Properties of Shale and Aplite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Dull

Compressive Strength

130.00 N/mm²

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

Toughness

Not Available

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.6

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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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.