Properties of Epidosite and Aplite

Epidosite

Aplite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

66.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA130.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.6 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, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Epidosite vs Aplite Properties

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