Properties of Appinite and Theralite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5-6
  
7
  
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Cleavage
Conchoidal
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
  
2.5-2.8
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
  
2.7 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.74 kJ/Kg K
  
19
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Appinite vs Theralite Properties
Properties of Appinite and Theralite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Appinite vs Theralite properties, get to know more about Appinite 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 Appinite and Theralite.