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Properties of Aplite and Theralite


Properties of Theralite and Aplite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6.5   
7   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous   
Waxy and Dull   

Compressive Strength
130.00 N/mm2   
16
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
Not Available   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
2.6   
2.5-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.6 g/cm3   
2.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K   
16
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Aplite vs Theralite Properties

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

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