Granophyre

Aplite

Properties of Granophyre and Aplite

Granophyre

Aplite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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175.00 N/mm²

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

130.00 N/mm²

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.6

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.79 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

0.79 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Granophyre vs Aplite Properties

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