Properties of Cataclasite and Aplite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3-4
6.5
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
NA
Not Available
Streak
Black
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
130.00 N/mm2
16
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.1
2.6
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.79 kJ/Kg K
16
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Cataclasite vs Aplite Properties
Properties of Cataclasite and Aplite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Cataclasite vs Aplite properties, get to know more about Cataclasite Definition and Aplite 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 Cataclasite and Aplite.
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