Properties of Breccia and Aplite

Breccia

Aplite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA130.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Breccia vs Aplite Properties

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