Properties of Aplite and Shonkinite

Aplite

Shonkinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.55.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

130.00 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Aplite vs Shonkinite Properties

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