Properties of Argillite and Appinite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Slaty
Conchoidal
Toughness
2.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.68
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.54-2.66 g/cm3
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Argillite vs Appinite Properties
Properties of Argillite and Appinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Argillite vs Appinite properties, get to know more about Argillite Definition and Appinite 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 Argillite and Appinite.