Physical Properties of Appinite
Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Appinite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Appinite rock are vital in determining its Appinite Texture and Appinite Uses.
Hardness and Strength of Appinite
The physical properties of Appinite depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Appinite is 5-6 whereas its compressive strength is 185.00 N/mm2. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Appinite is white whereas its fracture is conchoidal. Luster of Appinite is the interaction of light with the surface of Appinite. Luster of Appinite is subvitreous to dull. Appinite cleavage is conchoidal. The specific gravity of Appinite is 2.86-2.87. Appinite is translucent to opaque in nature whereas its toughness is . You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.