Properties of Aplite and Turbidite

Aplite

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.53

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

130.00 N/mm²200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³1.6-2.5 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

Aplite vs Turbidite Properties

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