Properties of Aplite and Travertine

Aplite

Travertine

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.53-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

130.00 N/mm²80.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.61.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.71 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K1.09 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Aplite vs Travertine Properties

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