Properties of Latite and Appinite

Latite

Appinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.55-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.95-2.96 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Latite vs Appinite Properties

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