Properties of Diamictite and Aplite

Diamictite

Aplite

Properties of Aplite and Diamictite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

6.5

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Not Available

Streak

Light to dark brown

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Compressive Strength

Not Available

130.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

4.3-5.0

2.6

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.2-2.35 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.79 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Diamictite vs Aplite Properties

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