Properties of Aplite and Teschenite

Aplite

Teschenite

Add ⊕

1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.57

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

130.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.7-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Aplite vs Teschenite Properties

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