Properties of Appinite and Travertine

Appinite

Travertine

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-63-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA80.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Conchoidal

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.871.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.95-2.96 g/cm³2.71 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA1.09 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Appinite vs Travertine Properties

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