Properties of Aplite and Wackestone
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6.5
  
2-3
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
130.00 N/mm2
  
16
225.00 N/mm2
  
7
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.6
  
2.2-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
0.39 kJ/Kg K
  
23
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Aplite vs Wackestone Properties
Properties of Aplite and Wackestone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Aplite vs Wackestone properties, get to know more about Aplite Definition and Wackestone 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 Wackestone.